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During 2023 and 2024 the world has been shaken by several major earthquakes.

👇 Here are 5️⃣ lessons they have taught us, from @TheWorldBank Blog and @miyamotointl ow.ly/BNiO50R8tzq

Sri Lankan farmers face numerous disaster risks, like floods, droughts & pests. ⛈️
🌱An innovative indexed insurance plan gives them the confidence to try new things, like diversifying crops & using new techniques to mitigate risks.
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📢 Catch up on this week's disaster risk reduction news and research, expertly selected by the #PreventionWeb editorial team.

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Policy responses to hazards can have unintended consequences across different sectors and impacts across national boundaries.

🕸️ Impact Webs use an 8-step approach to manage systemic risks.

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Disasters deepen poverty.

The @G20org #DRR Working Group, under the Brazil's Presidency, is prioritizing the urgent need to address inequalities and reduce vulnerabilities when scaling up action on DRR.