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Executive summary: Disasters without borders - Regional resilence for sustainable development

The Asia-Pacific region is exposed to natural disasters of many types which each year kill thousands of people and wreak vast economic destruction - often striking a number of countries simultaneously. Reducing disaster risk therefore means combining concerted local and national action with effective regional cooperation. Countries across Asia and the Pacific have made some progress, but still have much to do - and must remain vigilant since rapid economic growth, rising populations, and burgeoning cities are exacerbating existing risks and creating new ones.

Related Subject(s): Environment and Climate Change
Sustainable Development Goals:
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