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Marcos calls for stronger int’l legal frameworks on disaster prevention, response
Marcos calls for stronger int’l legal frameworks on disaster prevention, response
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Basco, Batanes in the aftermath of Typhoon Julian on Oct. 4, 2024. Yummie Dingding, PPA Pool
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Basco, Batanes in the aftermath of Typhoon Julian on Oct. 4, 2024. Yummie Dingding, PPA Pool MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday called for the establishment of stronger international legal frameworks that would guide disaster prevention and response, particularly in public protection.
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday called for the establishment of stronger international legal frameworks that would guide disaster prevention and response, particularly in public protection.
Marcos Jr. made the statement as Manila hosts this year’s Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) which aims to reduce the risk and impact of disasters in the world’s most disaster-prone region.
Marcos Jr. made the statement as Manila hosts this year’s Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) which aims to reduce the risk and impact of disasters in the world’s most disaster-prone region.
The Philippines “is proud to lead the initiative toward developing an international legal instrument for the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters,” Marcos Jr said at the APMCDRR opening program held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
The Philippines “is proud to lead the initiative toward developing an international legal instrument for the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters,” Marcos Jr said at the APMCDRR opening program held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
“This endeavor aims to fill critical gaps in international disaster response laws, uphold the rights and dignity of affected persons, establish clearer obligations, and enhance humanitarian coordination,” the President said.
“This endeavor aims to fill critical gaps in international disaster response laws, uphold the rights and dignity of affected persons, establish clearer obligations, and enhance humanitarian coordination,” the President said.
Marcos Jr. noted that as climate change and disasters are catalysts for human displacement, it is necessary to put in place “forward-thinking policies that create safe pathways for migration and to support those displaced by disasters so that they can rebuild their lives with dignity and security.”
Marcos Jr. noted that as climate change and disasters are catalysts for human displacement, it is necessary to put in place “forward-thinking policies that create safe pathways for migration and to support those displaced by disasters so that they can rebuild their lives with dignity and security.”
“We must ensure that every voice is heard and every person is empowered to contribute to disaster risk reduction and receives the assistance that they need if the time comes,” he continued.
“We must ensure that every voice is heard and every person is empowered to contribute to disaster risk reduction and receives the assistance that they need if the time comes,” he continued.
As climate champion, the Philippines “also humbly accepts the role as steward of the Board of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage,” Marcos Jr said.
As climate champion, the Philippines “also humbly accepts the role as steward of the Board of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage,” Marcos Jr said.
“This reinforces our commitment to improving the Board’s operations and to contribute to the success of its institutional architecture. We are hopeful for a Fund that will benefit climate vulnerable countries, many of whom are in our region,” he said.
“This reinforces our commitment to improving the Board’s operations and to contribute to the success of its institutional architecture. We are hopeful for a Fund that will benefit climate vulnerable countries, many of whom are in our region,” he said.
The President reminded Asia-Pacific countries to redouble and to synergize efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, which advocates for the substantial reduction of disaster risks and losses.
The President reminded Asia-Pacific countries to redouble and to synergize efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, which advocates for the substantial reduction of disaster risks and losses.
“We must harmonize our approaches and pursue meaningful actions under these mandates to secure a sustainable and climate-resilient future,” Marcos Jr said.
“We must harmonize our approaches and pursue meaningful actions under these mandates to secure a sustainable and climate-resilient future,” Marcos Jr said.
This includes a significant increase in investments and development of financing mechanisms in disaster risk reduction, as well as “sustained and predictable data and financing” to help better address disaster risks, he said.
This includes a significant increase in investments and development of financing mechanisms in disaster risk reduction, as well as “sustained and predictable data and financing” to help better address disaster risks, he said.
“This entails ensuring that developing countries, particularly the least-developed countries, landlocked countries, and small island developing states, are provided greater access to these resources to advance their policies and build disaster resilience,” he said.
“This entails ensuring that developing countries, particularly the least-developed countries, landlocked countries, and small island developing states, are provided greater access to these resources to advance their policies and build disaster resilience,” he said.
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