The UN reports a fivefold increase in disasters over the last fifty years, urging a shift in perspective to view these events not as purely natural phenomena but as outcomes of social inequities. The UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a framework to address these challenges. By focusing on equity, data, and disaggregation, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) empower communities to combat the risks of disasters. As climate change accelerates and marginalized groups face heightened risks, it is essential to adopt an equity-centered approach backed by data to mitigate these impacts effectively.
"Disasters don't discriminate, but neither are they neutral. Marginalized communities continue to face disproportionate environmental impacts, necessitating critical disaster risk reduction efforts."
"The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a robust framework for balancing economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection, addressing complex disaster-related challenges."
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