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Understanding the Impacts of Tsunamis on People and the Environment


Language: English

On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13 October), UNESCO's Many Voices, One World welcomed Laura Kong, Director of the International Tsunami Information Center, to better understand what the impact of tsunamis on people and the environment is. As the world gears to kick-off the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), how can we integrate disaster risk reduction into investment decisions as the most cost-effective way to reduce tsunami risk? In this interview with one of the world’s leading experts in tsunami warning and preparedness, join host George Papagiannis and discover how we can best prepare for this relatively infrequent but highly destructive force of nature.


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Place/region: UNESCO HQ
Series: Many Voices, One World
Type: Interview
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Interviewer: George Papagiannis
Interviewee: Laura Kong
Publisher: UNESCO Bureau of Public Information; UNESCO IOC
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Rights: CC-BY-SA
 

Original: Audio.WAV
Location: EV only
UMVS reference: SYNAV-2019-11-05-003450-DPI
Rights holder: UNESCO