General Statement for the Second Committee Adoption of the Disaster Risk Reduction Resolution

Thomas Carnahan
U.S. Public Delegate
New York, New York
November 18, 2021

AS DELIVERED

The United States strongly supports disaster risk reduction, including through our development assistance efforts and technical cooperation with other nations to improve preparation for and response to disasters, and we are pleased to co-sponsor this resolution. Regarding our position on the Sendai Framework, we refer you to our general statement to be delivered on November 18. Thank you.

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