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INDIA AND ESCAP JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR NATURAL DISASTERS ( Source- The Eurasia review)

Aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami at Aceh, Indonesia ( Image credits- Wikimedia Commons/ Author- AusAid) Source- The Eurasia Review The Government of India and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) announced Friday a major new contribution of US$ 1 million to the ESCAP Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness in Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian Countries. The Asia-Pacific region remains highly vulnerable to coastal hazards such as tsunamis, tropical storms and storm surges. The contribution from the Government of India will boost ESCAP’s efforts to strengthen early warning systems through regional and South-South cooperation, to ensure that vulnerable communities receive the timely warning information that is required to save lives and livelihoods in disasters. “ESCAP is extremely pleased to partner with the Government of India to further strengthen regional early warning systems and build resilience to