<h4>India's Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)</h4><p><strong>India</strong> has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to global <strong>Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)</strong> efforts. This commitment was recently highlighted during the <strong>G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group ministerial meeting</strong>.</p><p>The meeting took place in <strong>Belem, Brazil</strong>, emphasizing India's dedication to international frameworks aimed at mitigating disaster risks and losses.</p><div class='info-box'><p>The <strong>G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group</strong> was established by <strong>G20 countries</strong>. Its primary goal is to integrate risk reduction measures into both public and private sector investment decisions and policy-making.</p><p>This integration aims to reduce existing risks, prevent the creation of new risks, and ultimately build more <strong>resilient economies, societies, and natural systems</strong>.</p></div><h4>Understanding the Sendai Framework (2015-2030)</h4><p>The <strong>Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)</strong> is a landmark <strong>UN-backed framework</strong>. It provides Member States with concrete actions to protect development gains from the risk of disaster.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The framework focuses on reducing disaster risks through key measures such as <strong>better preparedness</strong>, robust <strong>disaster risk financing</strong>, and fostering <strong>sustainable development practices</strong>.</p></div><h4>Adoption and Predecessor</h4><p>This crucial framework was adopted in <strong>2015</strong> at the <strong>Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction</strong>. The conference was held in <strong>Sendai, Miyagi, Japan</strong>.</p><p>The <strong>Sendai Framework</strong> serves as the successor instrument to the earlier <strong>Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015</strong>. The HFA was titled: "Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters."</p><h4>Shared Responsibility in DRR</h4><p>A fundamental principle of the <strong>Sendai Framework</strong> is the recognition of the <strong>State's primary role</strong> in reducing disaster risk. However, it also strongly emphasizes that this responsibility must be shared.</p><p>This shared responsibility extends to various other stakeholders, including <strong>local governments, the private sector, and other community-level actors</strong>, ensuring a holistic approach to DRR.</p><h4>Implementing Organization</h4><p>The <strong>United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)</strong> is the designated organization tasked with supporting the implementation of the <strong>Sendai Framework</strong>. It also oversees its follow-up and review processes.</p><h4>Synergy with 2030 Agenda Agreements</h4><p>The <strong>Sendai Framework</strong> is designed to work in close conjunction with other critical agreements under the <strong>2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development</strong>. These agreements collectively aim for a more sustainable and resilient future.</p><div class='exam-tip-box'><p>The <strong>Sendai Framework</strong> is interconnected with the <strong>Paris Agreement (2015)</strong> on climate change, the <strong>Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development (2015)</strong>, and the <strong>New Urban Agenda</strong>. Ultimately, it contributes directly to achieving the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</strong>.</p></div>