Lecture

Disaster Risk Reduction: Cooperation and Technology

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This lecture features an interview with Ambassador Manuel Bessler, who discusses the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for Swiss humanitarian aid. Ambassador Bessler emphasizes the necessity of preparing for future disasters, highlighting the role of science and technology in DRR. He explains how Switzerland invests in prevention through various technical and strategic projects, utilizing technologies like radar alarm systems and satellite imagery for risk mapping. The lecture underscores the significance of partnerships with universities and centers of competences to enhance preparedness. By linking DRR with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ambassador Bessler stresses the crucial role of DRR in safeguarding development gains and promoting sustainable development.

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