Reducing disaster risk is a good investment, and ‘the right thing to do’, says Guterres

There is a strong economic case for climate resilience and reducing the risk of disasters, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, which falls on Sunday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/10/1049151
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UN ‘determined to lead by example’ on disability rights: Guterres

02 Dec 2019

The UN is determined to lead by example when it comes to the rights of people with disabilities, Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on 3 December.

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Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

13 Oct 2023

Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Friday, UN chief António Guterres called on countries everywhere to boost resilience and adaptation, to build a safer and more just future for all.

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Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

13 Oct 2023

Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Friday, UN chief António Guterres called on countries everywhere to boost resilience and adaptation, to build a safer and more just future for all.