Global Strategy for Disasters Gets Boost from India's Leadership

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized the role of climate change and human activities in increasing disasters globally. At the World Disaster Management Conference-2025, he highlighted India's role through the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and called for science-based mitigation strategies.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has underscored the escalating occurrence of global disasters due to climate change and human activities. Yadav called for a robust international strategy to tackle these challenges.

Speaking via video at the World Disaster Management Conference-2025 organized by UCOST, he highlighted India's prominent role through Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 10-point plan, reflecting global acknowledgment of India's leadership.

Yadav also emphasized the importance of modern technology and international collaboration. He expressed hope that the conference's outcomes would aid in crafting effective multi-disaster-specific strategies worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)