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STORY OF THE DAY • Jul 24, 2023 • 5 min read

Editorial Amidst disasters, seizing the moment for a more resilient Asia-Pacific

By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana • Jul 24, 2023
This week, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is convening experts and policymakers to discuss transformative adaptations to worsening natural disasters. Ahead of the meeting, UN Under-Secretary-General Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana lays out its mission and the stakes for its success