| NOTAS: | "The Disruptive technologies and their use in disaster risk reduction and management is published to coincide with the third ITU Global Forum on Emergency Telecommunications (GET-19), which took place from 6 to 8 March 2019, in Balaclava, Mauritius. The theme of GET-19 – Innovating together to save lives: using technologies in disaster management – remains highly relevant given the devastating impacts that natural hazards have on people and economies across the globe. Each year over the past decade there were, on average, 354 disasters, 68 000 deaths, 210 million people affected and USD 153 billion in damages. However, there are signs that loss of life from major natural hazards are on the decline due to better disaster risk management. This document discusses the use and opportunities of ICTs and disruptive technologies for disaster risk reduction and management. It responds to requests from ITU Member States to identify relevant technologies and facilitate the sharing of best practices.The document finds that technological advancement and innovation are creating new opportunities for enhancing disaster resiliency and risk reduction." |
