Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Argentina
Delegate Name: Isabel Todoroff
School: Ann Arbor Community High School

The Earthquakes and other natural disasters that have happened in Haiti, the United States, Japan, and many more places are very devastating. Tons of people loose their homes, and some people even loose loved ones. Argentina hopes the United Nations will help all these countries to create a long-term solution on how to rebuild their cities and communities. Argentina wants every place that has been hurt by a natural disaster to have a plan for the future. However, Argentina does not believe the cities that are devastated most should be relocated.

The places in the world that are more regularly hit by natural disasters need to be prepared for them. In New Orleans, measures are being made by building storm barriers and levees. The United Nations, with help from the United Nations Development Program, should provide countries with less money, like Haiti, funding to put up their own safety measures.

Countries should have a plan for what to do after a severe disaster strikes. People should know where to go until the area they live in is ready to live in again. The United Nations should take the time to help each country that needs help creating a plan so there is not overcrowding in the destroyed cities or people not knowing where to go.

Cities that are devastated should never be forced to relocate. The cities could just be relocated to somewhere just as dangerous. Also, the people living there might not want to leave their hometown or business. The world is becoming evolved enough that the United Nations should be providing a way to protect the cities.

One way is to rebuild cities, like Port-au-Prince, with more stable materials. The United Nations should use some of their funds to help Haiti do this so the people of the city will not have to relocate.

In conclusion, the United Nations should give money to countries that are suffering from a natural disaster so they can rebuild their areas and be more prepared next time disaster strikes. The United Nations should also provide a customized plan for each area that suffers permanent damage from a natural disaster.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Australia
Delegate Name: Erin Lynn
School: Royal Oak High School

Australia has had many natural disasters in its history: fires, floods, droughts, hurricanes, and others. But we are not prone to earthquakes or tsunamis, so our country is not experienced in dealing with those disasters. Even so, we can provide ideas to deal with other disasters.

Countries should try, when rebuilding from a disaster, to make the new buildings resistant to the disaster they were destroyed by. This will prevent them from having to be built again, a time- and money-wasting effort if the disaster happens again. Buildings that should receive special attention for this method of rebuilding are anything that would be vital in another disaster, such as hospitals and airports. Many relief efforts in the 2010 Haitian earthquake could have gone faster if transportation facilities had not been destroyed.

Another important action to take when rebuilding is to prioritize. After vital structures are repaired, rebuild houses quickly, so that residents whose houses were destroyed do not have to live somewhere else for long periods of time.

Funding is a problem, of course. Australia is open to many solutions for funding, but we believe that the cost of creating better infrastructure is less than the cost of clean-up and lives lost. Therefore as might create a fund for better construction which would balance out the long-range costs of cleaning up future disasters. CSD should hire people to conduct a cost-benefit report which will make recommendations of best choices for disaster preparedness.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Brazil
Delegate Name: Claire Dennis
School: Roeper School

The Federative Republic of Brazil would like to reassert its dedication to international cooperation in dealing with the long-term implications of natural disasters. As a nation that has recently experienced some of the most devastating floods in our nation’s history, we understand the challenges of repairing a nation that has been crippled by disaster. Furthermore, we have been integral in assisting Haiti in its recovery process; Brazil became the first major contributor to Haiti’s World Bank Reconstruction Fund, giving more than US $55 million to the Fund. While moving forward with reconstruction plans, Brazil believes that nations must find both temporary and long-term solutions to the disasters.

Reconstruction efforts should be ultimately guided by a sustainable development plan that will create a more stable and independent future for the nation. Furthermore, the reconstruction process should be an opportunity for the nation not only to restore itself to its former state, but to use the momentum to improve its policies and its state as a nation. Many pieces have to come together to sustainably develop a nation, the most integral of which is job development. While every nation will have a very different set of job creation possibilities, we should use our collective expertise at the UN to help these nations rediscover and achieve their economic, social and political potentials after disaster strikes.

Beyond job creation, Brazil encourages impacted nations to use the disaster reconstruction process to renovate their social policies. Specifically, here are a few measures that Brazil believes could help many nations in their long term recoveries from disasters and future disaster preparedness. In Brazil, impoverished families are allocated government-funded incomes if they send their children to school and bring them to doctors on a regular basis. The creation of a healthier, more educated youth bodes well for the future of the nation and the nation’s preparedness for natural disasters, as the impoverished tend to suffer the most in such catastrophes. The funding for such programs should come from World Bank relief funds, such as the one established to assist Haiti in its recovery.

The Federative Republic of Brazil strongly believes in the ability for this assembly to tackle this issue by focusing on ensuring safe, stable futures for nations which have been affected by natural disasters.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Cameroon
Delegate Name: Andrew Rising
School: Williamston High School

No nation is, or ever will be, invulnerable to the wrath of mother earth. As recent events in Japan and Haiti have demonstrated, the effects of modern Natural disasters are not confined by boarders or nationality. In today’s globalized, market the economic effects of a major supply chain disruption caused by an earthquake, tsunami, or hurricane are felt all over the world, in rich and poor countries alike. Natural disasters clearly warrant the careful consideration of the United Nations.

The Nation of Cameroon has a long and tumultuous history of natural calamities, from the Lake Nyos gas leak, to the chain of highly dangerous, still active volcanoes running through the country’s heartland. Thousands have been killed by nature’s wrath in Cameroon, and thus we have a great interest in gaining support for comprehensive strategies for aiding our country and others the next time disaster strikes.

Cameroon would propose a dual approach for reconstruction, involving immediate assistance for necessary infrastructure repairs coupled with a long-term strategy of donation to provide the changes needed to prevent future disasters for wreaking the same havoc. This could be made possible with funds form able, developed nations along with technological donations form companies to make available new, cost effective ways of improving and rebuilding a nation simultaneously. Cameroon and other disaster-prone nations need this help. We would expect other nations who feel this pain to support our cause.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Canada
Delegate Name: Anthony Gonzales
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

Canada has suffered from natural disasters like any other country. Our natural disasters have mainly been from earthquakes and the occasional hurricane. Such as Hurricane Juan which resulted in 8 deaths and 300 million dollars in damages. We have had to rebuild after some of our natural disasters and have assisted other nations that are in need.

Canada will lend support to nations struggling after natural disasters. Canada will gladly donate money to help rebuild post-destruction disasters. Also we would lend men power and resources if necessary to help the nations affected by the natural disasters that cause them to rebuild on a massive scale. If Canada has any sort of interaction with a nation that has been affected by a natural disaster then it will gladly help in anyway necessary to help that nation.

If Canada should find itself in need of rebuilding after a serious natural disaster then it will use its resources so that it may rebuild. However Canada would appreciate if other nations would contribute any amount of money or resources to help with the rebuilding process. SO if in the future Canada should experience a natural disaster that requires us to rebuild then Canada would formally request help from any nation along with using many of its own resources and money t rebuild.

Canada believes that nations everywhere need to make buildings that are earthquake proof. This would stop building from collapsing in terms of earthquakes at least. Policies should be put in place so that buildings over a certain height should be made so that they are earthquake proof. Also funds should be put aside so that when a nation finds itself being forced to rebuild after disasters then these funds can be given if it is deemed necessary that the nation requires it.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Chile
Delegate Name: Adam Standiford
School: Mattawan High School

It is important that the Republic of Chile has a long-term rebuilding strategy following natural disaster.

Chile is greatly susceptible to natural disasters with over three-dozen active volcanos and frequent earthquakes. Not only can these volcanos destroy populated regions and surrounding wildlife, but they may also render these areas uninhabitable for generations. Some of these active volcanos include Lascar, which last erupted in 2007, Llaima, which last erupted in 2009, and Chaiten, which erupted in 2008, forcing major evacuations. In June and October of 2011, the Puyehue and Hudson volcanos, respectively, forced area residents to evacuate their homes. All of these volcanos plus many more located in Chile have the potential to create a need for significant rebuilding.

Earthquakes also provide a huge threat to Chile’s territory and rebuilding strategies. In February 2010, the sixth largest recorded earthquake ever recorded struck Chile. This earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8 and took the lives of 525 Chileans. A tsunami followed the quake, devastating some coastal towns. Many countries responded in an effort to help Chile including the U.S., United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Haiti, and Pakistan. About $58 million U.S. dollars were raised in an effort to build relief houses for Chileans. In late February 2010, President Bachelet made an agreement with major supermarkets to receive basic foods for the citizens. Economic and geographic reconstruction soon went underway in a slow but steady process. In 2011, however, a couple of smaller quakes set back the rebuilding process. Chile needs an immediate and efficient rebuilding process to repair the state of its people after one of the many earthquakes it faces.

Between volcanos, earthquakes, and tsunamis, the Republic of Chile needs to have a well-developed and efficient plan of action following a natural disaster. Currently, buildings and other structures that are more resistant to earthquakes should be constructed to limit a quake’s damage. Also, aid funding should be currently collected in anticipation for future natural disasters to hit Chile. With all of these precautions put into place, Chile can prepare for any problems to face them in the future.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: China
Delegate Name: Alex Loy
School: Mattawan High School

With the abundance of natural disasters across the world, in recent years, Asia has not been exempt from turmoil, seeing a multitude of varying disasters from flooding to earthquakes. With the Sichuan earthquake in 2008 devastating China and the earthquake that rattled Japan in March of this year – which killed over 60,000 individuals in the area – China fully recognizes the dire importance of rebuilding both stable infrastructure and a sense of normalcy in areas of disaster.

While governments can not be expected to prevent such natural disasters, there are systems which can be implemented to attempt to minimize the impact of damage in areas at most risk. Though there is some merit to the idea of relocating people to areas where they are less susceptible to the will of the environment, it is nearly never a feasible option. By rebuilding Wenchaun, an area of China that was devastated in 2008 in a mere three years, China has become proof that a speedy rebuilding process can be accomplished with the use of safer infrastructure to, in most cases, eliminate the need for movement.

Of course, China is not blind to the monetary expenses that are required in a time of disaster and the rebuilding that follows. Thus, just as it has helped with financial expenses and relief teams in Japan and Haiti, it is open to future assistance to countries in crisis. However, China does hope that with the funds donated to such nations, long term solutions will be achieved, specific to the area's needs.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Colombia
Delegate Name: Jessica Dupree
School: Fishers High School

Colombia strongly believes that every nation in the U.N. needs to be a part of this issue. Colombia in the past year has been through a tremendous amount of flooding, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The flooding has taken the country and its people by surprise and we were unprepared for how much damage it caused. A long term strategy is firmly needed for the welfare of the country and any other country affected by natural disaster. Colombia realizes that with the nuclear disaster in Japan and the earthquakes that have plagued the world the U.N. needs to come together and find a way for these countries to rebuild. Natural disasters occur world-wide from South America to Antarctica. They range from flash floods to earthquakes and hurricanes. Each country in the U.N. is in some way affected by natural disasters. As a whole the U.N. must put aside the differences of the members and come up with a plan to help the areas of the world that are being destroyed.

The people of Colombia feel that after a natural disaster the affected country or countries need support and help to rebuild. As in our case this past year we needed the support of our allies to recover from all of the flooding and landslides that were caused because of the flooding. This is an issue that affects each and every corner of the world and the U.N. can and should play a significant part in helping the affected areas. In the past Colombia has looked to the United States for help during times of disaster. If more countries are willing to help the country in need it could potentially solve two problems. It would help that country to rebuild and potentially improve global relations. While Colombia understands that this is not a strategy, we believe it is the first step to get there. With any plan for rebuilding it needs to be financed and this is they way Colombia believes would finance it. As for a plan Colombia greatly thinks that volunteers, such as the Red Cross, would be necessary in order to fully rebuild a country affected by a natural disaster. Rebuilding after such a disaster requires a lot of people and a lot of money, and charities, like the Red Cross, help with that issue. Colombia also reasons that no country can recover from a natural disaster on their own and will ultimately need the help of other countries in the U.N.

Colombia proposes that a separate section or sub-committee be added to control funds and focus solely on assisting countries affected by natural disasters. This group would collect donations, decide where it is best for the money to go, and determine the best course of action following a natural disaster, similar to the flooding in Colombia or the crisis in Japan. Colombia also recommends that countries that are willing donate to this cause and assist the countries in need by sending money, volunteers, and supplies. While Colombia does recognize that not every country can donate, we believe it is extremely important that those that are able do in order to keep international well being.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Delegate Name: Katelyn Cripps
School: Williamston High School

Cote d’Ivoire has faced countless obstacles including: political crisis, internal conflict, devastating flooding and the extreme amount of poverty. Since the country has been crippled by the governments lack of ability to deliver basic social services. This country has been particularly vulnerable to the violence that has overtaken the country due to the political stalemate. Cote d’Ivoire knows inside and out the difficulties dealing with natural disasters. Thousands of people have been living off what they can find in order to survive. Families have been put onto streets and most, that can, tried to move into other surrounding countries. The governments lack of leadership as led to the country to fall drastically. Because of recent disasters like in Haiti and Japan getting significant attention and money, other countries that are in need are being left behind.

Although in past years, Cote d’Ivoire has received help from other countries including ally France, and friendly aid, the United States. It’s governmental turmoil has prevented such efforts in order to fully recover. The aid of countries is priceless to the people of Cote d’Ivoire. The people of Cote d’Ivoire fully back the idea of helping other countries that need assistance. They have firsthand knowledge of the importance of aid. Cote d’Ivoire will most likely be in need of help in the future as their country continues to divide politically. They believe that structure, money and organized support will be the key to preventing and/or helping recover from natural disasters. Cote d’Ivoire is also the country that would definitely help another country if they had the means. Since Cote d’Ivoire became a member of United Nations in 1960, Cote d’Ivoire would like the UN to work alongside them in order to have a resolution . Which would involve organizing charity groups that would help with recovery for countries. This would make support to be efficient, quick and more effective, then countries would be able to rebuild better in order to help other countries.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Egypt
Delegate Name: Mark Hensel
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

Efforts at mitigating the destruction of natural disasters have to balance the economic, social, and environmental needs of the disaster area; while ideally countries would renovate existing structures and adopt strong standards for new construction, too often the flaws in a nation’s buildings are only exposed when a storm, earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, flood, or other cataclysm occurs, and the nations most affected by natural disasters are often less developed and less equipped, in terms of institutional framework, governmental management, and economic resources, to manage these crises or to work proactively to reduce their effects. Egypt has seen several major earthquakes in recent decades, as well as many flash floods, dust storms, drought, and annual fires, and has seen firsthand the challenges of rebuilding and of avoiding disaster. On a global scale, natural disasters have become more frequent with climate change, and population booms in developing areas of the globe have meant that when disasters do occur, more people feel their sting, and the large numbers put strain on relief and rebuilding efforts. Furthermore, rapid growth in Egypt and other growing areas has often meant that there is not enough time or money to build well or ecologically, and Egypt has been identified as an area with a high potential for disaster, especially as regards the Nile Delta. Egyptians, at least in the abstract, are committed to ecological, secure development,: recently 90% of surveyed developers said that sustainable development is an issue. Nevertheless, construction on the ground remains largely subpar, vulnerable to a major earthquake like that of 1992 which leveled large parts of Cairo.

Egypt believes that Rio+20, the 20th anniversary revisitation of the landmark 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, is one of the best opportunities to create a basis for international action on disaster relief and prevention, as it is one of the few truly universal venues, in which all nations can contribute to the debate on the ends and means of collaboration. Furthermore, links between existing agencies must be fortified so that aid is delivered in the most effective manner possible, and more generally there is a need for dynamism in the legislative process, an end to the internal conflicts and stagnancy of membership on committees that has not yet been converted into action. Future initiative agreements must be tripartite, ensuring economic, ecological, and social security for societies as they re-build, be it before or after a disaster. Per UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) every one dollar spent on risk prevention saves seven dollars of recovery expense. The United Nations must coordinate the resources of member states, rich and poor, to reduce disaster risk and to respond to it rapidly, with manageable expense, and build better and stronger. Although all agree that risk areas must be protected, and disaster sites rebuilt, the main debates at hand revolve around the sourcing of funds and the degree of centralization of the rebuilding process.

Egypt is confident that there will be unanimous or near-unanimous support from other countries for disaster relief, as well as an emphasis on more responsible construction and, if necessary, reconstruction. Most countries have shown willingness to accept refugees from neighboring countries who are suffering from catastrophe, as well as service human, food, medical, and monetary aid. Egypt will be at the fore in all these efforts in its area and for itself.

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Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Finland
Delegate Name: Karalyn Cook
School: Fishers High School

Although Finland has not suffered from many natural disasters of its own, the people of Finland believe it is imperative, for the well-being of countries all over to aide other countries in rebuilding their society after a disaster.

Finland thinks that the world as a whole needs to be prepared for when natural disasters strike. Since that is not always possible, there absolutely needs to be a universal plan in place so that no matter what disaster comes, countries everywhere will know exactly what they need to do in order to get help from other countries and bring their own country back to a state of stability and give their people a sense of relief. The only way to accomplish this is for the members of the United Nations to lay out a plan for countries to follow in the times immediately following the event of a natural disaster.

Finland sees there being a multi-step process to rebuilding a country after a disaster. First you must help the people affected by the disaster find somewhere to stay and be provided for. This might include helping them get in touch with family, or finding or building a shelter for them to reside in for the duration of time it takes to rebuild homes and get these people back on their feet. After people have been relocated, groups need to begin to clean up whatever mess has been left by this natural disaster. This may mean carrying out rubble and rebuilding roads or helping water drain from a hurricane. Next you need to collect and raise money to begin rebuilding towns and homes. Without rebuilding homes, people will have no place to live and without the buildings throughout a town people will be without many basic necessities. Finally, people need to be moved back into homes and reentered into everyday life. It is also important for the countries to help ensure that there are enough jobs available so that people can still continue to provide for themselves and their families.

Although other countries are not responsible for helping others when disaster strikes, most countries will be unable to successfully recover from a natural disaster without the aid of others. Some countries do not have the resources, money, or man power to recover and can always use help whenever it is available to them. Other countries do not have the funds to pay for all the damage so unless other countries can help with funding the rebuilding of a city may not get done in an appropriate amount of time.

Finland feels it is not within the United Nation’s right to require countries to send money or people to help other countries rebuild and recover after the tragedy of a natural disaster. Finland believes it is important for countries to attempt to stand on their own two feet, but in the case that they are unable to recover on their own, other countries should be willing to come together to help others when it is necessary. Finland would like to see a strategy put in place that would encourage, not require, the help of other countries. This strategy, ideally, will lay out a plan on what a country should do in the face of a natural disaster that will not just work for a short period of time, but will help rebuild the country to its original state.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: France
Delegate Name: John Kim
School: Forest Hills Northern High School

Natural disasters can happen to any country. After the disaster which occurred in Japan, the Republic of France realizes that no country, developed or undeveloped, is immune to the effects of natural disasters. With recent disasters in Japan, Haiti, and Southeast Asia, it is obvious that we must be prepared to help our fellow countries whenever and wherever disaster may strike.

The Republic of France is proud to say that it has been very active in providing aid wherever disaster has struck. Just recently for Japan, the Republic of France sent equipment for radiation protection and monitoring, trailers for atmospheric control and trucks for environmental measurement, pumps, air compressors and mobile generators. In addition, humanitarian resources provided by the Crisis Center of French Foreign Ministry, sent thousands of blankets, hundreds of thousands of bottles of water, over one million respirators, and a countless amount of food and medicines. France also had two rescuing detachments composed of over 100 persons working in Japan. The French Republic also contributes some 18% of the European Union’s development aid, and participates in the multilateral aid programs of the development banks and the United Nations.

The French Republic has been generous in sending aid not only to countries hit by natural disasters, but also by countries in need of aid due to a lack of development. Just in sub-Saharan African countries, the French Republic supports over 500 developmental projects each year.

It is very easy to see that the Republic of France is very willing to help those in need, and France will continue to help those in need.In the future, the French Republic plans to continue to be one of the leaders in aid in the world, and it hopes that all member states of the UN will continue to support those countries in need as well.

For future reconstruction of disaster-torn countries, the French Republic believes that the UN should make a committee for each disaster (similar to the Haiti Committee) which should deliberate and set a course of action on how best to deal with the reconstruction. A different committee should be made for each disaster since every country’s situation is different. It would be up to the member states of the UN and also aid programs such as the Red Cross, to fund the plans put forward by the committee. The committee should include representatives from some of the major aid contributing countries, and of course at least one representative from the country in need of aid. It would be up to the committee to determine the best course of action for the sustainable reconstruction of the country.

Although natural disasters at the magnitude of the earthquake in Japan does not occur often, it is the belief of the French Republic that the UN should be prepared and ready to help wherever that help is needed.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Gabon
Delegate Name: John Bradford
School: Royal Oak High School

Every year tens of thousands of people die as a direct result of earthquakes. Even more will suffer from the crippling economic situation its victims are left in. Gabon believes no country is exempt from the effects of large-scale natural disaster, and no countries should give less than what they can for relief efforts.

Gabon would hope to see a strengthening of long-term development primarily focusing on the stability of health in affected nations. There is an undeniable pattern of epidemic following a large scale disaster in a populous area, mostly caused by damage to water a power lines. Gabon would hope that the main focus of long term relief be the strengthening of water treatment plants to avoid contamination of water supplies should disaster strike again. Also, Gabon would hope to see an increase in the strength of power lines to avoid essential aid efforts from becoming powerless when attempting to rebuild.

Gabon is no stranger to natural disaster relief. The widespread famine and sub-Saharan drought usually does not affect Gabon particularly, but it often does affect our African brothers and sisters. In times of torrential disaster, Gabon usually serves as somewhere fleeing peoples are temporarily moved to when their homeland is unsafe. Even though Gabon lacks economic surpluses for reconstruction efforts directly, we still provide for those affect as much as we can.

In addition, Gabon encourages nations who already have given so much to affected nations to focus their efforts on addressing long-term problems with stable, transparent solutions, instead of just donating money to the cause. The United Nations has already done so much to stabilize relief efforts of nations facing natural disaster, Gabon just asks for more focus from generous nations.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Germany
Delegate Name: Elliott Rioux
School: Ann Arbor Community High School

Days after the earthquake in Haiti,he German Katastrophenschutz (disaster relief) and Zivilschutz (civil protections) are Germany's predominate programs that are dispatched for immediate aid efforts. Germany's local fire departments and Technische Hilfswerk (the federal agency for technical relief, THW) are apart of their relief effort program. The aid from these programs mainly focus on immediate aid for the people who are effected by the disaster, but they do contribute to rebuilding efforts to a certain extent. Germany's federal government control these programs, and use them when ever a country suffers from the post-disaster problems.

Some German private sectors/companies, which employ engineers and architects are have been contributing to rebuilding efforts of for the government and local establishments. Germany's federal government has provided generous donations to nations in need after a natural disasters. In one casein 1995, Germany along with European Commission World Bank, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Canada, Asian Development Bank, and the USA have pledge to collectively donate USD 65 million to rebuilding efforts in the after math of an earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesian-islands and South East Asia. Most of this funding went to rebuilding organizations based in Aceh. but due to financial/economic issues, germany's government has restrained to their donations. Germany's government and other European nations in the EU (European Union) do support the DSD (Division of Sustainable Development) of the UN, which is a UN program that focuses on the long term rebuilding and improvement of development in developing nations.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: India
Delegate Name: Rachel Horn
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

Natural disasters, such as tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tornadoes, are not a modern problem. They are a problem that instigates human and capital loss, especially in developing countries. Depending on their severity of the disaster, they can destroy or simply hinder a society in economic terms. Disasters can damage locations of industry and destroy homes. The extensive loss of life is even more devastating. Even developed nations will suffer afterwards, as has been demonstrated by the current situation in Japan. The World Bank, among other organizations such as the World Food Bank, gives capital and resource aide to developing countries coping with the aftermath of tsunamis, hurricanes and other disasters. The destruction of property and capital for replacement is already large, but the need for counseling for victims is also abundant. The UN is questioning the necessity of sending aide, the amount appropriate and the type. The Republic of India ranks among the top nations prone to natural disasters. Due to its geography as well as settlements in low areas, our nation faces numerous disasters. Following the Tsunami in 2004 many nations, the World Bank and the European Union pledged seven billion dollars to the relief effort in Asia. The effort was to rebuild nations affected, like India. India organized an expensive and extensive plan for reconstruction. The total based off loans and grants was over 200 million US dollars. The money went towards providing shelter for citizens, as well as returning industry to its height of production. The price of rebuilding is not as important as the quality and efficiency of the plan.

India believes that substantial aide to nations after disasters are necessary. Not only are the basic necessities included in this aide, but also are the funds to rebuild the nation. The nations will lose progress and in turn will weaken the global economy if not helped immediately following the disaster. Nations need to have set pledges for relief prior to relief before disaster strikes. Effective strategies for rebuilding, that include the international community, must be precautionary. India suggests that the UN vote to the aide to help any country return to a functioning economy after disaster strikes. It proposes to help write a resolution to the problem that will protect nations like India in further natural disasters. India needs the aide and hopes that developed countries would be the ones aiding the struggling developing countries.

India will have many supporters on this topic. Other developing nations facing similar issues with environment will lend their votes. Many countries in Latin America would likely fall into this category. Other countries receiving large grants from the World Bank after disasters, such as China and Brazil, would also be ready to vote along with us. Substantial aide is imperative to the success of these countries. This makes the suitable allies.

No country will be against “aide”. There will be several against the idea of pledging relief prior to a disaster. Hopefully the situation in Japan enlightened some of the developed countries on the need for insurance against disaster. Developed countries in Europe will have a harder time conceptualizing the effects and repercussions of natural disasters. Also the United Nations Development Group is having difficulty funding the World Bank and the World Food Bank. Those most concerned with this fiscal issue would be more likely to suggest the promise of fewer aides. There is also the question of countries with a firm position on national sovereignty. These countries may pass a resolution to insure less relief than we would like.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Italy
Delegate Name: Shawn Anderson
School: Roeper School

Long term rebuilding after a natural disaster

Policy Paper

Natural disasters are the plague of developing nations, such as Haiti as we have all seen recently. But the Japanese earthquake/tsunami showed the world that the more developed nations are not immune. On average, in Italy alone, two hundred and forty people are killed each year by natural disasters, and they affect seventy five thousand people. Italy is subject to earthquakes, such as the famous Pompeii earthquake of 62 AD and more recently the L’Aquila earthquake. Italy also suffers from heat waves, an example of which would be 2003 European earthquake. But Italy is not the only nation affected by natural disasters. The world watched during the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, and also during the Haitian Earthquake. Italy, as a developed nation, has sent relief to both Haiti and Japan, and believes other nations should send immediate relief facing environmental disasters. Long term rebuilding is aiding the economy after a natural disaster, providing long term housing to the victims of the natural disaster, and establishing self sufficiency within the nation which has suffered a natural disaster.. In 2009 during the L’Aquila earthquake, Italy provided good transitional housing. During the Haitian earthquake Italy sent much aid in operation White Crane, which sent aircraft carrier Cavour, with her crew to aid in relief efforts. Italy hopes that other nations provide both short and long term relief to the nations unfortunate enough to face natural disaster. Italy looks forward to working with other delegates to establish new housing, and aiding the economy of nations facing environmental disasters.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Japan
Delegate Name: Alexander Clegg
School: Forest Hills Northern High School

No countries are safe from natural disasters, Japan included. Whether it’s earthquakes and their resulting tsunamis, hurricanes, flooding, or volcanic action, Mother Nature’s power is incomprehensible. With respect to Japan, earthquakes and their resulting tsunamis are the biggest problems as Japan is located on the Pacific Rim. In the past, Japan has been riddled by earthquakes, including the 1923 Tokyo earthquake and the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake.

A major problem of natural disasters is not the natural disaster itself, but rather the after effects, which can include immense damage to infrastructure and human casualties. From there, rebuilding is all the more difficult, as the governmental systems used to respond to such crises are sometimes compromised. Even after the immediate problems of natural disasters are solved, getting water and other important supplies to the victims, the long-term effects still run rampant. Recently, the country of Japan was struck by a horrific earthquake of magnitude 9.0, with massive tsunamis as a result.

In response to natural disasters, depending on the situation, nations may need immediate disaster relief and aid in the form of food, water, and other supplies. However, in the long run, nations cannot be left to fend for themselves. Continued support must be given. Damaged infrastructure must be replaced with the most advanced technologies that can be erected in the shortest amount of time. Resources must be provided as well to repair said infrastructure. Monetary funding must also be made available if requested. One major point to be made, however, is that aid should only be given if requested.

Japan believes that aid should be given, upon request, to the upmost extent by capable nations that are a part of the United Nations, and this aid should be continually given for a set amount of time, decided upon by the seriousness of the natural disaster. A committee should also be set up by the United Nations so as to decide the best way to utilize capital resources and natural resources, headed by the affected nation(s). Japan hopes that countries of the Group of Twenty will join in and help make the process of long-term rebuilding after national disasters be as efficient as possible.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Latvia
Delegate Name: Caroline Wittland
School: Forest Hills Northern High School

Latvia understands the need for aid after a major natural disaster. While we have been incredibly fortunate to have rarely experienced natural disasters, we understand that aid is vitally important after tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.

In January of 2005, Latvia experienced gale force winds that did extensive damage, cutting off power for over 70% of the country. While this is nowhere near as severe as the the natural disasters that have plagued Japan, Haiti, and the United States in recent years, Latvia learned the importance of aid in the face of a disaster. For years, Latvia has been involved in providing aid for other countries in the face of a natural disaster. For example, in the year 2000, Latvia provided aid and assistance to flood victims in the Republic of Romania. Latvia also sent humanitarian aid to the Republic of Turkey in 1999 after a devastating earthquake.

Latvia strongly believes that the UN should provide substantial aid to counties suffering from the effects of major natural disasters. Without aid, these countries will flounder and will not be able to dig themselves out from under the rubble of the disaster. Through this aid, the United Nations should provide food, water, and other necessities for victims of natural disasters. Also, the United Nations should help countries hurt by these disasters rebuild in a way that will help said countries prepare for any future natural disasters that they might face in the future. The goal should be to prevent natural disasters from causing major damage to come as well as to help countries get back on their feet after they are hit with a natural disaster.

Natural disasters are part of life on Earth. Tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados will never completely disappear from our lives. That is why providing aid for countries suffering from the effects of a natural disaster and preparing ourselves for future natural disasters is so important. Without support, countries hit by natural disasters will have a difficult time recovering and returning to life before the disaster. Whether it’s a third world country or a modernized industrial nation, everyone needs help once in a while.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Libya
Delegate Name: Alexander Raveane
School: Roeper School

Libya is fortunate that we have not faced the kind of natural disasters that have devastating effects on economies and lead to suffering. Natural disasters have devastated economies in the past as in the cases of Hurricane Katrina and the 2011 earthquake in Japan. Libya believes that aiding nations facing disasters is a major world issue. Even though Libya has not faced any natural disasters except for dustbowls, we have still been through reconstruction due to our revolution. Our governing National Transitional Council has been addressing reconstruction issues related to the revolution. This does not mean, however, that we will stop aiding other countries that need assistance during a time of disaster.

Although Libya has never needed natural disaster aid, we believe that it is important for the United Nations to help countries with long-term rebuilding plans following widespread disasters. As for aiding other countries we will help the UN do so as we demonstrated during the conflict in Sudan in 2004. Even this year, the NTC has given aid to both Sudan and Chad despite our revolution. Libya will assist the UN in aiding nations that have faced disasters whenever possible.

Post-natural disaster reconstruction is similar to conflict disaster reconstruction. There are examples of this in the UN white paper titled “Governance Strategies for Post Conflict Reconstruction, Sustainable Peace and Development.” Creating jobs and keeping companies running is crucial. Maintaining a good economic policy is also important because it encourages market mechanisms. Foreign aid is usually important to promote business activity and give the country resources. Government also needs the keep providing basic services to its citizens. All of these points will greatly affect how a nation survives in a natural disaster.

Libya believes the United Nations should reference the ideas outlined for post-conflict reconstruction and adapt them to fit natural disasters.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Maldives
Delegate Name: Bruce Crane
School: Mattawan High School

Maldives recognizes that with the recent earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, and the devastating earthquake in Haiti, that the United Nations has a duty to assist those nations who are attempting to rebuild following a natural disaster.

While many nations can afford to rebuild with minimal aid, it is clear that the majority of nations at risk cannot rebuild without substantial aid coming from wealthy nations. Their should be a system set up where UN inspectors will go to at-risk nations and determine the amount of aid that would be required to fully assist in rebuilding the damaged country. Also, the inspectors should notice what could be done to prevent a catastrophic disaster, and use steps to renovate building, and to teach the nation's public what to do in case of a natural disaster, so their is a limit to the amount of damage that would be caused.

The first thing that should happen following a natural disaster is that personal trained in rescue work and supplies should be sent to this nation under the coordination of one country and the damaged country to eliminate redundancy, and to ensure all the areas receive the care they need. Next, the UN should assist in providing money, and gear to construction agencies INSIDE the country to begin the demolishing of ruined building, and the revamping of damaged buildings. The focus of the UN's efforts should be in preventative measures to stop a major loss of human life.

The UN has a responsibility to determine a plan in order to assist then nations that does not have the ability to rebuild their own country.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Nigeria
Delegate Name: Zoe Bommarito
School: Williamston High School

Nigeria strongly believes that it is necessary for all nations to provide aide to regions undergoing reconstruction after natural disasters. Though Nigeria has thankfully not encountered many natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis, Nigeria has encountered conflict disasters such as oil spills and epidemics. All disasters, whether they are caused by the environment or alternate reasons, devastating. The United Nations and its member countries should do everything they can to help these suffering nations.

Nigeria recommends the United Nations should assist nations to create strategies in approaching natural disasters. Thus the focus attention should be regions which often undergo natural disasters due to earthquake faults and location. These strategies should encourage the construction of disaster resistant structures. Additionally, The United Nations can work together with the suffering country to provide a program that monitors and alerts the said government so that the people can safely evacuate.

Additionally, The United Nations should not mandate the relocation of said cities affected. Nigeria understands the importance of natural resources. The majority of the Nigerian ecomomy relies on the oil industry as well as as the fishery and agriculture industries. The United Nations or any governmental structure should never force citizens to abandon their businesses and homes. This may further the impact the disaster has caused. The United Nations should layout a plan for the reconstruction of the region rather than the relocation.

The reconstruction and rebuilding after a natural disaster is the foremost priority. The United Nations should encourage aid to countries in need. Relief efforts like the World Food Program and the Red Cross will send doctors, shelter, food and resources immediately. This should be our first response to a dangerous natural disaster. Nigeria devotes attention to sending military and relief effort to said suffering regions. The aide and reconstruction after a natural disaster is very important to the United Nations and Nigeria as well. Together, The United Nations can provide a safe and secure long term plan.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Kaylyn Berg
School: Williamston High School

Pakistan in the recent past, just last summer in fact, has had its own troubles with natural disasters. As you may know, about twenty million Pakistani people were displaced in severe flooding and nearly all form of structure was wiped out: roads, telephone lines, buildings, and crops. This sent Pakistan in a flurry of activity because it would take a lot of money, time and effort in order to help a majority of the people in time because the winters in Pakistan are harsh and unforgiving. The Pakistani government has been having a great deal of trouble because most conventional means of communication throughout the country was taken out. So Pakistan knows first-hand how difficult it can be to maintain a stable and effective government during a severe natural disaster, especially without the vast amount of money that Japan and Haiti received, something that many countries are forced to deal without.

Even though, every bit of help counts. Natural disasters take a lot of time to recover from because it is not always just one aspect of a country that is affected, it can be a whole slew of things. And often times, they are the worst things to be affected, such as widespread communication or housing. That makes coordinating help even more difficult and judging which areas need help the most or who needs what sent where. Natural disasters need to be dealt with seriously, even the ones that are not as instantaneous as earthquakes or tsunamis and Pakistan believes that countries who are dealing with natural disasters need to be provided with structured help, money and support as quickly as possible. Pakistan believes that the UN needs to create a smooth resolution that helps to coordinate charity groups from several (volunteer) countries to pool money and also to facilitate them working together so that countries can receive aid that know what to do and where to do it. Having these in place could help to get aid across boarders and oceans much faster and have the money and volunteers be more effective and efficient with helping the people get through the hardest of times.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Portugal
Delegate Name: Magda Hlavacek
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

The country of Portugal has had much experience with natural disasters due to its location. Portugal is located near the Azores-Gibraltar Transform Fault, so seismic activity is a concern in Portugal. One such earthquake, the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, caused the death of 15,000 people and destroyed 17,00 homes. However, due to reconstruction efforts, Lisbon was completely rebuilt, and was actually improved. Architects designed earthquake-resistant buildings, wider streets, and a sewage system.

Portugal believes that during the process of reconstruction after natural disasters, nations can not only recover what was lost, but also make improvements to what already existed before the disaster. It should also be noted that natural disasters that occurred once will probably occur again, and reconstruction can be used as an opportunity to build a nation more resistant to the natural disaster.

Due to past reconstruction efforts, many of the buildings in Portugal are designed to withstand earthquakes. However, there is definitely a chance that Portugal might require assistance in the future due to its location near the Azores-Gibraltar Transform Fault.

The nation of Portugal would like to assist other countries in their reconstructive efforts. It is important that the victims of natural disasters are properly cared for and that measures are taken to lessen the risk of such disasters having such a profound impact in the future. Portugal would definitely like to contribute, if requested, to international relief efforts.

If a country that facing reconstruction is willing to accept aid, then a session should be held to gather funds from countries willing to contribute and ideas for the reconstruction process.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Russia
Delegate Name: Conor McInerney
School: Forest Hills Central High School

Throughout history we have seen entire civilizations and species crumble beneath the iron fist of mother earth. The dinosaurs that once roamed the entire face of our planet were wiped clean and are now extinct due to the forces of wind and water. In modern day society, it is hard to conceive the notion that there are things our technology can not control, natural disasters is one of them. As we have seen in recent years, whether a country is large and powerful, such as the United States who faced Hurricane Katrina, or small and less fortunate, such the country of Haiti that was devastated by a recent earthquake, natural disasters cannot be prevented. It is not a matter of “if” when referring to natural disasters, but rather a matter of “when”. It is the Russian Federation’s belief that a country must be responsible for its own rebuilding process. That being said, we live in an age where very little can be accomplished without forging alliances and creating partnerships. The United Nations is a body of many individual countries who work as one. In the event of a natural disaster affecting a country, foreign to our own, the Untied Nations must take the initiative to contribute to the affected country’s rebuilding process, both morally and financially.

Although, in recent times, there has been much support for the relatively new idea of moving a large city that has been stricken with disaster, the Russian Federations believes that the relocation of a major city presents more disadvantages that advantages. When a country is presented with adversity, they must identify the problem, adopt a solution, and overcome the problem during the present and in the best interests of their future. This is not always easy. It is our hope that the Sustainable Development Committee can collaborate during our delegation and pass a resolution that will aid those in need of assistance following a natural disaster. We believe that a top priority that should be addressed is the need of medical attention. In the past we have seen situations go from bad to worse, with the absence of proper medical assistance. Furthermore, another top priority of ours is to determine the United Nations ability to financially assist countries in need. We believe there should be a mandatory fund, separate from the World Bank, that is reserved specifically for countries in need, which have faced natural disasters. This is a very controversial idea, however, with the representation of the United Nations by individual delegates, it is our sincere hope that we will accomplish the creation of such a fund, and specify the logistics behind the idea. We must do this promptly because we cannot always know when and where a disaster will strike next.

There are many countries that can toss figures around of what they have contributed to others in their time of need. Let me be the first to assure that the Russian Federation has done its fair share. The Economic and Social Council does not care what your country has done in the past. We are here to address the future. Many countries such as France, Columbia, Nigeria, and others, share our encouragement to address the need for medical attention to countries in destitute. The Russian Federation believes that the majority of representatives will express our same concern and foment ideas that will bring our body to a consensus that will effectively address, and hopefully, eliminate our concern for the future need of assistance in long-term rebuilding strategies following a natural disaster.

As always, we will not be able to please all positions pertinent to the topic. It is likely that there will be opposition to whatever our goal might be. But countries who have faced natural disasters know what its like to be left stranded without aid and to take on the sole responsibility of recreating something that once existed. It feels nearly impossible and it generally is impossible without help. Any country that is opposed to helping another country should certainly be out numbered. Perhaps the ongoing crisis in Japan will appeal to anyone who is not in favor of helping those in need. Once again, it is the Russian Federation’s hope that, we will achieve a solution that will effectively aid those in need following a natural disaster.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: South Africa
Delegate Name: Anastasia Pacifico
School: Royal Oak High School

South Africa allocates for immediate aid after natural disaster. This past January, the government declared a flood disaster. Impacts of any kind of a disaster include more than simply the cost to rebuild. The damages from the South African floods not only cost 200 million US dollars, but it also affected the agriculture industry, causing a food shortage. Disasters come with many effects, some obvious, but many spring up after the direct costs. Every natural disaster comes with endless consequences, and all must be considered when writing resolutions.

After basic immediate aid, how can nations continue to contribute to rebuilding after natural disasters? What is the best way to rebuild the effected areas so that they are improved and more resistant than before? South Africa would like to see a resolution that not only rebuilds, but reduces the future risk of damage if another disaster were to occur again. Rebuilding is necessary, but in case the same event was to occur in the future, all the rebuilding will have gone to waste. It is much more beneficial to rebuild improved infrastructure with modern the modern technology we have today.

Three days after the earthquake in Japan, The Department of International Relations and Cooperation had already requested a team from Rescue South Africa (Africa’s only advanced urban search and rescue operation) to send a team to Japan. Rescue South Africa also sent doctors and humanitarian aid to Haiti after its disastrous earthquake. As time goes by, South Africa would like to continue to see rebuilding and risk reduction occurring in these devastated nations.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: South Korea
Delegate Name: Nicholas Vergara
School: Mattawan High School

The Republic of Korea is supportive of the idea of helping countries rebuild and recover in a time of need after a natural disaster. The Republic of Korea Has faced natural disasters like the mud slides that Korea has encountered earlier this year. Korea believes the UN should help prepare those countries who are affected by natural disasters like Haiti, Japan and Chile who have faced severe earthquakes and Thailand and the United States who were both affected by a tsunami and a hurricane.

Korea believe that other nations should not only help with money or supplies. Those nations should send people into the affected countries to help rebuild and maybe help prevent the same disaster from taking place again or lessen the damage cause by it. Like for those in Haiti after the severe earthquake, many sent help in the means of medicine, supplies, doctors and many volunteers that helped build basic structures and a place for the people to clean themselves to prevent the spread of disease and illness. This is an example of how Korea believes the UN should help those who face natural disasters.

Korea is also willing to send money and aid to those affected by natural disaster like the 1.2 million dollars donated to Haiti. It is also understood that no one is against aid but Korea's concern is how much others are willing to give and help. Korea is supportive of the idea of aiding others and is willing to work with those who are in need of help.

Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: Switzerland
Delegate Name: Elizabeth Allen
School: Fishers High School

Switzerland strongly believes that rebuilding strategy following a natural disaster needs to be efficient and help all people in need. First, Switzerland would like to discuss the importance of reducing the risks of its people as well as the countries of the U.N. with the immensely beneficial UNEP program with branches in Geneva as well as Switzerland.

As spoken in 2002 when Switzerland was first entered into the U.N., Switzerland wants to work on humanitarian works and keep the peace throughout the world. With that includes environmental peace and balance. Switzerland would like to stress the amount of natural disaster that occur each year throughout the country, and without a proper plan and system of recovery, Switzerland will be in shambles. The people of Switzerland want to see a lower risk of harm to their country after many years of natural disaster striking their homeland, and ruining their country. In the past thirty years, almost ten thousand people have been effected in some way by a natural disaster, and the people of Switzerland wants to see change in the way that these situations are handled.

Switzerland wants peace in their homeland, as well as in all the countries of the world, and by having chaos because of lack of initiative in natural disaster prevention and recovery is not the way to go. Switzerland wants to increase funds for recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters to benefit both its own country and all of the other countries affected by disasters. In the past, Switzerland has funded a branch of relief called UNEP which helps pre and post-crisis. UNEP has partnered with over forty countries in response to crisis situations and disasters around the globe. UNEP’s take on the recovery after a crisis is “in the aftermath of a crisis, UNEP implements environmental recovery programmes through field-based project offices to support long-term stability and sustainable development in conflict and disaster-affected countries.” Switzerland wants peace around the world, and providing long-term rebuilding strategies and recovery techniques will help achieve this goal as well as benefit countries economically.

Switzerland believes that the U.N. should continue to support and increase funding on UNEP and other organizations that involve disaster prevention and recovery. While these organizations cost much money to sustain, property damage as well as damage to the country’s economy make up for the losses in these programs. The people of Switzerland propose the U.N. takes a more in depth look on natural disasters and how effective organizations that help the recovery of countries affected are in terms of economics and wellbeing of the country. These organizations will truly affect all people in need of help in concerns to the state of each country in need.

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Topic: Long-Term Rebuilding Strategy Following Natural Disaster
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Madison Hoffman
School: Fishers High School

The United Kingdom strongly believes that the U.N. should be involved in helping countries that have experienced natural disasters, to rebuild and help the country so they can become stable again.

The United Kingdom suggests that the first steps that needs to be taken after a disaster, should be to get doctors, nurses, and workers into the country that has been affected. By doing this, we can help the people of said country recover, so then they can help with the rebuilding process that follows. The people of the country need to recover from the lose that they have just encountered before the can move on and start anew.

Another thing that the U.N. should be concurred about during the process of getting everyone that has been affected back to normal, is how to protect against diseases that can be so easily spread during the process. If people are just getting sick with these new diseases then there will be an increase of the number of fatalities during this time.

The rebuilding process should start by cleaning up the area that has been affected and then move into rebuilding houses and building that can withstand if something like this should ever happen again. By doing this the people will have a place where they can stay and continue on with their lives. The people will not be able to move on after the disaster if they have no place to live. This is not saying that the U.N. should have to be involved in doing of the rebuilding of the country. The county’s government needs to also assist with everything that is decided to help the country.

With this, the U.N. needs to support and try to help the country’s government. After the nature disaster, the government will most likely be harmed in someway or another. It is the U.N.’s job to help the government become stainable once again.

The United Kingdom’s goal is to make this process as easy as it possibly can be for both the government and the people of the country. The United Kingdom is willing to help a country after a disaster has accrued in the best way we can.

The United Kingdom recognizes that this process will take awhile and is not something that can be fixed in a short period of time. The United Kingdoms is dedicated to help provide a safe and healthy environment for the workers and the civilians; so they can work to the best of their abilities, fix and restore the country back to its original state or maybe even in a better state then what it was in before the disaster.

Saving lives, preventing suffering

and building resilience:

The UK Government’s Humanitarian Policy

www.dfid.gov.uk – Department of International Development; UKaid