Human activities are contributing to an increase in disasters, with between 350 and 500 major disasters annually occurring worldwide over the past two decades and the most common expected events, according to a UN report. such as epidemics or chemical hazards – up to 560 a year, or 1.5 per day, by 2030, putting millions of people at risk, the UN Office for Disaster Reduction (UNDRR)) reports in its international survey.
Climate change creates the worst weather conditions, he said, adding that people have made less informed decisions and have become overly optimistic about the potential for catastrophic disasters, leaving them unprepared. The impact of disasters has increased with the growing number of people in areas prone to natural disasters, the report said.
“The world needs to do more to address the cost of living, building and investing, which puts humanity at risk of self-destruction,” said Amina J Mohammed, the UN Under-Secretary-General, who presented the report to the UN. headquarters in New York. We need to change the way we all react to action. “
Disasters are equally affecting developing countries, losing about 1% of GDP per year to them, compared to 0.1-0.3% in developed countries, the report said.
The Asia-Pacific region suffers the most damage, losing 1.6% of its GDP as a result of disasters every year. Developing countries also often have less insurance.
Only 40% of disaster-related losses since 1980 are insured. Insurance rates in developing countries sometimes reached almost zero, the report said. , “Jenty Kirsch-Wood, who co-authored the report
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