Established in 1 and 1999.
The origin of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day can be traced back to 1999, when the United Nations established an organization called "International Strategy for Disaster Reduction" to promote countries and regions to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities and measures. Therefore, in 2009, the United Nations decided to designate 65438+February 65438+February as the International Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day to remind countries and regions around the world.
2. Raise the global public's awareness of disasters and prevention.
International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is a publicity and education for the global public, reminding us to face up to natural disasters, understand the characteristics and occurrence laws of various natural disasters, do well in pre-disaster prevention and emergency preparedness, and reduce the harm caused by disasters to human beings.
3. Promote cooperation and exchanges between countries and regions.
The International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation not only raised the global public's awareness of disaster prevention, but also provided opportunities for exchanges and cooperation between governments and non-governmental organizations in various countries and regions. On the International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, governments and organizations of all countries can share experiences and technologies in disaster prevention and mitigation, learn from each other and promote international cooperation.
4. Enhance the sense of responsibility of the international community in disaster prevention and mitigation.
The International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is also an important platform to strengthen the international community's sense of responsibility for disaster prevention and mitigation. On this day, the government and non-governmental organizations will carry out a series of publicity and education activities, calling on the whole society to strengthen their understanding of disasters, fully participate in disaster prevention and mitigation, and jointly protect the safety and well-being of people all over the world.
5. Promote the further development of global disaster reduction.
Finally, the International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is also promoting the further development of global disaster reduction. On this day, governments and non-governmental organizations will introduce some disaster reduction policies or measures to make efforts and contributions to reducing disaster losses. At the same time, the International Day for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is also an important part of the United Nations disaster reduction plan, which helps to accelerate the further development of global disaster reduction.