Disaster Preparedness: The Friends We Need (And Why We’re Ignoring Them)
Ah, the classic line of investment! The UN has waved its magic wand and asked Asia-Pacific nations to pour in more money for disaster preparedness. It’s like asking a kid to share their sweets while they’re still stuffing their face with a chocolate bar. Ever so delightful, but perhaps just a touch unrealistic.
UN’s Call for Action
In the latest installment of “Let’s Pretend We Care,” the UN has issued a delightful call to Asia-Pacific countries to invest in disaster damage prevention. Because, of course, in the midst of rising sea levels and increasingly angry weather patterns, the last thing we want is to take it easy. Who needs calm when you’ve got calamity knocking at the door?
Act Fast or Get Swept Away!
The charming folks at the DILG have also piped in, urging local government units to “act now, act fast!” on disaster mitigation. That’s right, folks! It’s like those gym instructors who tell you to do 50 push-ups before the clock runs out, while they’re kicking back with a protein shake in hand. You know, for moral support.
Read more about the DILG’s advice here.
Marcos Makes Waves
Not to be outdone in the banter stakes, President Marcos is calling for an increase in investment and finance towards disaster risk reduction. He believes that with cash flow, we might just stay a step ahead of Mother Nature’s tantrums. But let’s be honest, it’s going to take a lot more than some cash to convince a hurricane to take a chill pill.
More on Marcos’s spirited stance can be found here.
Financial Opportunities Galore!
Marcos has also urged regional leaders to support green and blue bond markets, which is rather cheeky given how “green” the conversation around environment has gotten. But let’s not get bogged down in the semantics—let’s get those wallets out and start investing in a sustainable future! Or as sustainable as we can make it before our next climate-induced holiday in a new location—the top of a mountain, perhaps?
For the details on these financially ambitious plans, don’t miss out news, it’s that when it comes to disaster risk reduction, it’s time to act, and quickly. Or we might just be spending a lot more time in survival training than we’d like!
