Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Mizoram seeks UN aid for disaster resilience
Mizoram, a state in India, is facing more disasters like landslides and earthquakes.
The state's minister met with a UN official to ask for help.
Mizoram is already working on making buildings safer and planning cities better.
The UN official praised Mizoram's efforts and said they would help by sharing knowledge and connecting Mizoram with experts from around the world.
They also talked about hosting a big meeting later this year to discuss disaster management in the region.
Mizoram seeks enhanced cooperation with UNDRR to boost disaster resilience.
Mizoram is vulnerable to landslides, rockfalls, earthquakes, and climate-induced disasters.
Mizoram is implementing risk-informed urban planning and strengthening building regulations.
UNDRR commended Mizoram's proactive approach and expressed readiness to facilitate international knowledge exchange.
Both sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening resilient infrastructure and advancing the Sendai Framework.
- Who
- Mizoram Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Kumar Kishore
- What
- Meeting to seek enhanced cooperation with UNDRR for disaster resilience
- When
- July 28
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen Mizoram's disaster resilience and seek technical assistance
Mizoram's Proactive Approach
UNDRR's Support
Disaster Risk Reduction
Mizoram's Proactive Approach
Mizoram is implementing risk-informed urban planning and strengthening building regulations.
UNDRR's Support
UNDRR is ready to facilitate international knowledge exchange and connect Mizoram with global experts.
- Meeting Location
- New Delhi
- Mizoram's Vulnerabilities
- Landslides, rockfalls, earthquakes, environmental degradation, climate-induced disasters
- Mizoram's Initiatives
- Risk-informed urban planning, mandatory geotechnical investigations, developing Thenzawl as a 'Peace City'
- UNDRR's Commitment
- Facilitate international knowledge exchange, connect with global experts, showcase best practices
- Proposed Conclave
- North-East Regional Disaster Management Conclave