Disaster risk reduction

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plays a critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) has a specific target (11.5) to significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations. DRR also intersects with other SDGs. For instance, by reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, DRR contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Moreover, DRR measures can help preserve terrestrial and marine ecosystems (SDGs 14 and 15) by mitigating the environmental impacts of disasters. Therefore, DRR strategies are vital for achieving resilience and sustainability as outlined by the SDGs.