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Article: Natural disasters are hurdles on the road to achieving MDGs.
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- PAC - Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association
- Article date:
- November 5, 2009
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Conference addresses one of the climate change action areas set by Commonwealth leaders.
05 NOVEMBER 2009 KAMPALA (COMSEC) ----- On the shores of Lake Victoria two years ago, Commonwealth leaders agreed a comprehensive action plan on climate change, which reaffirmed the collective vision of member countries.
One of the six areas outlined by Heads of Government for the Commonwealth Secretariat to pursue is in supporting the effective management of natural disasters throughout the 53 countries in the association.
Since this mandate, the Secretariat has organised programmes focused on helping countries reduce risks associated with disasters - ...