The Dehradun Declaration was signed and drafted during the 6th WCDM United Nations • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. The Dehradun Declaration was signed and drafted during the 6th World Congress on Disaster Management 28 Nov -1 Dec 2023. The theme of the 6th WCDM was 'Strengthening Climate Action & Disaster Resilience - Special focus on Mountain Ecosystems & Communities'. Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director Gerenal, UCOST Dehradun, Prof. Ian Davis, Ms Liyum Ete, Dr Tobias Nauruki the CEO/President of Africa International Policy Research Center (AIPRC) Ltd™, Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe, Dr Sharin Shajahan Naomi (PhD), along with the participants and organisers of the 6th WCDM (World Congress on Disaster Management), affixed their pledge to work tirelessly towards a resilient and sustainable future for the Himalaya. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) United Nations UNICEF The World Bank https://lnkd.in/dCy_R5g5
