MANILA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government announced on Thursday that it will host an international conference on disaster risk reduction in 2024 to promote regional coordination.
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is the region's leading platform for promoting coordination and cooperation on reducing disaster risks, the country's Presidential Communications Office said.
The United Nations member states, intergovernmental organizations, international and national organizations, and stakeholder groups will share their experiences and practices on disaster risk reduction.
The World Risk Index 2022 put the Philippines at the top spot for the most disaster-prone country in the world. The archipelago country is frequently battered by powerful typhoons, triggering flash floods and landslides, and rocked by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. ■