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World: Housing recovery must be an inclusive process where people are able to express their aspirations.
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction , as published by ReliefWeb
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information is available on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was adopted internationally eleven years ago.
Progress has been made in reducing disaster deaths over the past eleven years. However, the number of people affected by disasters has not decreased significantly. Housing losses have been substantial, with up to half of all losses occurring in this sector.
This results in economic, social, and psychological costs. Further information is available on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was adopted internationally eleven years ago. The importance of safe and resilient housing is emphasized as a key factor in reducing the impact of disasters.
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Category: disaster Published: October 6, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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