UN Secretary General’s Special Representative (SRSG) on Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori on Monday urged Bangladesh to share some of the country’s best practices with other countries vulnerable to floods, cyclones and other natural disasters.
She suggested that Bangladesh has internationally championed in the areas of disaster-related legislations, inter-agency coordination for disaster preparedness while the nation is successfully practising inclusiveness, especially for persons with disabilities during disasters.
Mami Mizutori met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at his office.
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The minister requested the UN to help raise public awareness about earthquake preparedness.
The foreign minister reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, while the SRSG commended the government’s contributions to the Framework’s mid-term stocktaking exercise.
Mizutori confirmed the UN’s readiness to work together with the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief on developing an earthquake modeling for the whole of Bangladesh, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Momen underscored the importance of early warning, particularly for flash floods in the northeastern region of Bangladesh.
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The UN Special Representative offered support for conducting a gap analysis for the country with a view to mobilising international financing for further strengthening the multi-hazard early warning system.
