World Tsunami Awareness Day
Though they may be rare, tsunamis are among the most devastating natural hazards. They know no coastal borders.
Coastal communities – often concentrated in low-lying and highly populated areas – are the most potentially vulnerable to coastal hazards including tsunamis, with heavy human and economic losses. International cooperation is key for deeper political and public understanding; as well as involvement in reducing our risks from these coastal natural hazards.
In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, to promote a global culture of awareness of and preparedness against tsunamis.
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"Taking the opportunity offered by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), led by UNESCO, we are working to extend our Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme to all at-risk communities by 2030, in order to build resilience to coastal hazard and risks."
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