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Which United Nations General Assembly declaration initiated the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR)?

ADecember 11, 1987

BMay 11, 1994

CMarch 18, 2015

DJanuary 1, 1990

Answer:

A. December 11, 1987

Read Explanation:

The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1987, through Resolution 42/169. This declaration marked a significant global effort to reduce the impact of natural disasters.

The primary objective of the IDNDR, which ran from 1990 to 1999, was to focus international attention on disaster reduction and risk management. The initiative aimed to:

  • Increase Awareness: Promote public awareness and political commitment to reducing vulnerabilities to natural hazards.

  • Strengthen Capacity: Encourage countries to establish and strengthen their national disaster management capabilities.

  • Foster Cooperation: Facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing in the field of disaster mitigation and preparedness.

The IDNDR laid the groundwork for modern disaster risk reduction strategies and led to the creation of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

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