Hey there, globe-trotters! 🌍 Did you hear the buzz? China and the Pacific Island countries (PICs) are teaming up to tackle natural disasters head-on! 💪🌪️
Back in February 2023, they launched the Center for Disaster Risk Reduction Cooperation in Jiangmen City, south China's Guangdong Province. It's the first-ever multilateral platform between China and the PICs, focusing on disaster prevention and mitigation. 🚨🌊
So what's the 411? The center is all about providing the PICs with cutting-edge disaster risk monitoring, early warning tech, and support for post-disaster rescue operations. And guess what? They've already hit the ground running! 🏃♀️💨
\"We've conducted training for around 40 officials from disaster management departments across nine countries,\" shared Wang Chunyang, executive dean of the Pacific Island Countries Research Institute. \"We're also digging deep into the types of natural disasters and how to prevent and mitigate them in the PICs.\" 🔎🌋
The PICs sit along a volcanic and seismic belt—think typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Yikes! 😱 Disasters here can last over 100 days. But fear not! The researchers have plans for both before and after disasters strike. 📝✨
\"We use meteorological satellites and other tech to provide early warnings,\" said Huang Hui, a researcher at the institute. \"After a disaster, we focus on coordinating supplies and logistics using big data and setting up emergency stations in affected areas.\" 📡📈
Through this epic collaboration, they're aiming to protect people's lives and property, and maybe even set a new standard for international disaster prevention and humanitarian efforts! 🌟🤲
Now that's what we call teamwork making the dream work! 🙌💯
Reference(s):
China, Pacific Island nations jointly improve disaster management
cgtn.com
