A collaborative event brought together various stakeholders to boost resilience to disasters. National and local government officials, along with representatives from civil protection and other sectors, participated in the gathering. The health and tourism sectors were also represented, as were organizations focused on gender and disability issues.
The country's vulnerability to severe weather events is a pressing concern. Coastal communities face numerous threats, including rising sea levels and flash flooding. Economic vulnerability also plays a role, as a single severe event can have far-reaching impacts.
Further information on the event and the country's disaster resilience efforts is available from the source.
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