Guterres calls for shared effort to make homes more resilient
Ahead of the 13 October disaster risk reduction observance, the UN chief says household preparations need backing from governments and businesses.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a shared effort to make homes safer as climate and disaster risks grow. In a message published on 6 October ahead of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October, he said responsibility lay with governments, developers, engineers and communities. [1]
The theme of this year’s observance is “Resilience Starts at Home”. Guterres said households could prepare by understanding the risks they face, making a plan and being ready to act quickly. But, he added, households could not do this alone: governments should enforce building codes and land-use planning that account for risk, while the private sector should invest in resilient construction and affordable insurance. [1]
Guterres also called for timely access to effective early-warning systems and changes to international finance so developing countries can obtain resources for preparedness. His message set out priorities rather than announcing new measures. [1]
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