Urban Adapters

Last week we participated in the masterclass 'World Heritage meets Main Street' organized by Stichting Monumentenfonds Curacao. It was great to learn from experts and to work with students and professionals on resilient city planning for the World Heritage site of Punda and Otrobanda

In 2022, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13th Oct) will focus on Target G of the Sendai Framework: “Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.” The urgency to achieve this target was strengthened in March 2022 by the announcement made by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres that “the United Nations will spearhead new action to ensure every person on Earth is protected by early warning systems within five years.”

The primary goal of the Sendai Framework is to avoid creating new and reduce existing risk. But when that is not possible, people-centered early warning systems and preparedness can enable early action to minimize the harm to people, assets and livelihoods.

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Urban Adapters board member Ellen Jamanika was recognized this week as one of CHATA's 'Stars of the Industry' for her work and commitment at Urban Adapters. Thank you for this surprise Raymond Jamanika!