To counter the widespread misconception that Timor-Leste is safe from tsunamis, UNDRR teamed up with the Civil Protection Authority, UNESCO-IOC and Pacifico to hold a week of public awareness activities at schools to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day.

UNDRR commemorated World Tsunami Awareness Day at UN Headquarters in New York, bringing together Member States, UN leaders, scientists, local officials and youth representatives.

The story of rebuilding after tsunamis in India is not only one of infrastructure. It's also about women stepping into leadership roles to redesign how the coast sustains itself.

Tsunamis do not have a season. They can happen anytime, anywhere, even sometimes without warning. One lesson remains: Preparedness saves lives.

As we mark World Tsunami Awareness Day under the theme "Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness", our achievements reminds us that resilience is possible, but only with persistent and consistent investments and cooperation.

Tsunami risk reduction is a worthwhile investment in sustainable growth, not an added cost. Each dollar spent on risk reduction can save lives; but it can also save money and help poor countries reach their development goals faster.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction urges the world to “Invest in Tsunami Preparedness” to save lives and protect livelihoods.

To mark World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan, through the regional Tsunami Project, hosted the Tsunami Amazing Race in Serangan Village, Denpasar city, Bali, Indonesia.

The expansion of tsunami early warning systems since 2004 is shows how international cooperation can improve people’s lives. But sustained investment is essential. On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we call on countries to invest in tsunami preparedness.

With more people than ever exposed to tsunamis, UNDRR and the Permanent Mission of Japan organized an event to mark a decade of World Tsunami Awareness Day.

On this 10th World Tsunami Awareness Day, let us invest in preparedness – for every coastline, and every community, everywhere.

Launched Tsunami United in 2024, a youth-led initiative connecting students across the Indian Ocean region to learn, connect, and collaborate for a safer future.

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit 14 countries across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, claiming over 230,000 lives worldwide. Twenty years later, the pain of the loss remains, but it is accompanied by a story of progress and resilience.

Two decades after one of the most powerful earthquakes in history devastated SE Asia, this article examines how new technologies, research and global co-ordination can help increase resilience to future tsunamis.

In Gwadar, UNESCO and local agencies held a tsunami evacuation drill for 330 students on World Tsunami Awareness Day. The exercise aimed to boost preparedness in Pakistan’s vulnerable coastal communities, advancing the Tsunami Ready program.

In the months and years that followed the 2004 tsunami disaster, many well-intentioned recovery efforts failed to consider environmental factors, often exacerbating the crisis. Communities were relocated to areas more at risk from future extreme events.

The 2004 disaster galvanized unprecedented global solidarity, cooperation and innovation in disaster preparedness. Early warning systems and public awareness of tsunamis have made significant progress, regional cooperation in many aspects is to thank.

On 26 December 2004, the world experienced one of the most devastating disasters in recent history when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck with unprecedented force, claiming around 230,000 lives and wreaking havoc on fourteen countries.

Two decades after the 2004 tsunami, global efforts like Pacific Disaster Center's projects to improve early warning systems continue. Yet, there are still some room for improvement since half the world is still unprotected by comprehensive early warning.

The profound lessons learned from this disaster have been instrumental in shaping disaster preparedness strategies worldwide, including in the Caribbean.

The aftermath of the 2004 tsunami led to the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) which provides critical tsunami warning and mitigation services to 27 Indian Ocean Basin countries.

UN Secretary General António Guterres marks World Tsunami Awareness Day by stressing the critical need for early warning systems amid increasing extreme weather events like Spain's floods. The Early Warnings for All initiative aims for a universal access.

With coastal communities that remain highly vulnerable to tsunamis and other climate-related hazards, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) has been organizing Swift Water Search and Rescue (SAR) training programmes.

20 years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, UNESCO is educating the next generation on tsunami preparedness through initiatives like the Tsunami United Programme, equipping youth with life-saving knowledge and skills.

Explore seven cutting-edge solutions that exemplify how clever design can protect coastal communities and help prevent tsunamis from becoming disasters.

The 2004 tsunami devastated 14 countries, killing 230,000 and leaving 2 million homeless. It spurred global aid, with the EU providing extensive support and reshaping disaster preparedness with a focus on resilience and 'build back better' strategies.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, NEMA urges New Zealanders to check if they’re in a tsunami zone and practice evacuation routes. While awareness is high, knowing where to go and being prepared are key to staying safe in an emergency.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami - one of the deadliest disasters in recent history. More than 230,000 people lost their lives.

Twenty years ago, the Indian Ocean tsunami which emanated as a result of an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Indonesia had devastating consequences.

The High School Students Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, held in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on 23 and 24 October, broke records as the largest and most inclusive to date.

In support of government efforts to raise awareness and prepare vulnerable communities for the possible occurrence of a tsunami, stakeholders such as business networks may organize activities to contribute to tsunami preparedness.

The Pacific Island of Tonga is stepping up action on early warnings and preparedness following a powerful tsunami last year.

Tsunamis can in an instant destroy entire towns and erase decades of development.

November 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day. The aftermath of the 2004 event showed that tsunamis, like all disasters, are not gender-neutral; a disproportionate percentage of the fatalities were female.

Early warning systems alert communities that a tsunami is on its way – but the public needs to be prepared to act and reduce the risk. A new UNDRR initiative inspires tsunami preparedness.

On 5 November, World Tsunami Awareness Day, the international community comes together to remember the lives lost to tsunamis, and to inform and protect over 700 million individuals living in areas vulnerable to ocean hazards around the world.

On this World Tsunami Awareness Day, let us commit to closing these gaps by achieving Target G of the Sendai Framework to expand early warning and early action for everyone.

The Great East Japan Earthquake, which took place on 11 March 2011, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, reaching a magnitude of 9.0 and bringing unprecedented disaster to the Tohoku region and other areas.

At the High School Students Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Niigata, Japan, students from around the world gathered – both virtually and in person – to discuss, learn, and reaffirm their commitment to disaster risk reduction.

Over 500 people joined an online high-level event to mark the 6th World Tsunami Awareness Day today. The accent was very much on science and youth, and the inclusion of tsunami risk in the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction's message on World Tsunami Awareness Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to disaster risk reduction, disaster response and planning for safe evacuation from disaster events - including tsunamis. World Tsunami Day promotes a global culture for tsunami preparedness and response.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we call on countries, international bodies, and civil society to increase understanding about the threat and share innovative approaches to reduce risks.

The best emergency plans need to be comprehensive yet simple. Including early warnings, safe areas, and escapes routes in your tsunami escape plan is essential.

Five countries pave the way for progress in the implementation of effective tsunami early warning systems, which are challenging due to multi-faceted complexity.

However rare they might be, tsunamis are the single most deadly of all sudden onset natural hazards. Millions of people live and work in tsunami-exposed communities across the world’s oceans.

In the wake of the 2004 tsunami, coastal forests helped dampen damage from the tsunami. Building on this, an Indonesian NGO called 'Yagasu' are using mangroves to bolster ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction, improve local livelihood, and aid in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

An oral history of tsunamis from the First Nations complements computer modelling for tsunami risk in Vancouver Island.

Due to the rapid progress and great danger of tsunami disasters, many countries have introduced tsunami warning systems. Their role is to provide as accurate and timely information as possible about the threat.

A survey conducted on the North Island's east coast in 2015 found that despite a high level of public awareness of tsunami hazard, there was still plenty of room for improvement in public evacuation intention.

To counter the widespread misconception that Timor-Leste is safe from tsunamis, UNDRR teamed up with the Civil Protection Authority, UNESCO-IOC and Pacifico to hold a week of public awareness activities at schools to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day.

UNDRR commemorated World Tsunami Awareness Day at UN Headquarters in New York, bringing together Member States, UN leaders, scientists, local officials and youth representatives.

The story of rebuilding after tsunamis in India is not only one of infrastructure. It's also about women stepping into leadership roles to redesign how the coast sustains itself.

Tsunamis do not have a season. They can happen anytime, anywhere, even sometimes without warning. One lesson remains: Preparedness saves lives.

As we mark World Tsunami Awareness Day under the theme "Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness", our achievements reminds us that resilience is possible, but only with persistent and consistent investments and cooperation.

Tsunami risk reduction is a worthwhile investment in sustainable growth, not an added cost. Each dollar spent on risk reduction can save lives; but it can also save money and help poor countries reach their development goals faster.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction urges the world to “Invest in Tsunami Preparedness” to save lives and protect livelihoods.

To mark World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Japan, through the regional Tsunami Project, hosted the Tsunami Amazing Race in Serangan Village, Denpasar city, Bali, Indonesia.

The expansion of tsunami early warning systems since 2004 is shows how international cooperation can improve people’s lives. But sustained investment is essential. On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we call on countries to invest in tsunami preparedness.

With more people than ever exposed to tsunamis, UNDRR and the Permanent Mission of Japan organized an event to mark a decade of World Tsunami Awareness Day.

On this 10th World Tsunami Awareness Day, let us invest in preparedness – for every coastline, and every community, everywhere.

Launched Tsunami United in 2024, a youth-led initiative connecting students across the Indian Ocean region to learn, connect, and collaborate for a safer future.

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit 14 countries across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, claiming over 230,000 lives worldwide. Twenty years later, the pain of the loss remains, but it is accompanied by a story of progress and resilience.

Two decades after one of the most powerful earthquakes in history devastated SE Asia, this article examines how new technologies, research and global co-ordination can help increase resilience to future tsunamis.

In Gwadar, UNESCO and local agencies held a tsunami evacuation drill for 330 students on World Tsunami Awareness Day. The exercise aimed to boost preparedness in Pakistan’s vulnerable coastal communities, advancing the Tsunami Ready program.

In the months and years that followed the 2004 tsunami disaster, many well-intentioned recovery efforts failed to consider environmental factors, often exacerbating the crisis. Communities were relocated to areas more at risk from future extreme events.

The 2004 disaster galvanized unprecedented global solidarity, cooperation and innovation in disaster preparedness. Early warning systems and public awareness of tsunamis have made significant progress, regional cooperation in many aspects is to thank.

On 26 December 2004, the world experienced one of the most devastating disasters in recent history when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck with unprecedented force, claiming around 230,000 lives and wreaking havoc on fourteen countries.

Two decades after the 2004 tsunami, global efforts like Pacific Disaster Center's projects to improve early warning systems continue. Yet, there are still some room for improvement since half the world is still unprotected by comprehensive early warning.

The profound lessons learned from this disaster have been instrumental in shaping disaster preparedness strategies worldwide, including in the Caribbean.

The aftermath of the 2004 tsunami led to the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) which provides critical tsunami warning and mitigation services to 27 Indian Ocean Basin countries.

UN Secretary General António Guterres marks World Tsunami Awareness Day by stressing the critical need for early warning systems amid increasing extreme weather events like Spain's floods. The Early Warnings for All initiative aims for a universal access.

With coastal communities that remain highly vulnerable to tsunamis and other climate-related hazards, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) has been organizing Swift Water Search and Rescue (SAR) training programmes.

20 years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, UNESCO is educating the next generation on tsunami preparedness through initiatives like the Tsunami United Programme, equipping youth with life-saving knowledge and skills.

Explore seven cutting-edge solutions that exemplify how clever design can protect coastal communities and help prevent tsunamis from becoming disasters.

The 2004 tsunami devastated 14 countries, killing 230,000 and leaving 2 million homeless. It spurred global aid, with the EU providing extensive support and reshaping disaster preparedness with a focus on resilience and 'build back better' strategies.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, NEMA urges New Zealanders to check if they’re in a tsunami zone and practice evacuation routes. While awareness is high, knowing where to go and being prepared are key to staying safe in an emergency.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami - one of the deadliest disasters in recent history. More than 230,000 people lost their lives.

Twenty years ago, the Indian Ocean tsunami which emanated as a result of an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Indonesia had devastating consequences.

The High School Students Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024, held in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on 23 and 24 October, broke records as the largest and most inclusive to date.

In support of government efforts to raise awareness and prepare vulnerable communities for the possible occurrence of a tsunami, stakeholders such as business networks may organize activities to contribute to tsunami preparedness.

The Pacific Island of Tonga is stepping up action on early warnings and preparedness following a powerful tsunami last year.

Tsunamis can in an instant destroy entire towns and erase decades of development.

November 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day. The aftermath of the 2004 event showed that tsunamis, like all disasters, are not gender-neutral; a disproportionate percentage of the fatalities were female.

Early warning systems alert communities that a tsunami is on its way – but the public needs to be prepared to act and reduce the risk. A new UNDRR initiative inspires tsunami preparedness.

On 5 November, World Tsunami Awareness Day, the international community comes together to remember the lives lost to tsunamis, and to inform and protect over 700 million individuals living in areas vulnerable to ocean hazards around the world.

On this World Tsunami Awareness Day, let us commit to closing these gaps by achieving Target G of the Sendai Framework to expand early warning and early action for everyone.

The Great East Japan Earthquake, which took place on 11 March 2011, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, reaching a magnitude of 9.0 and bringing unprecedented disaster to the Tohoku region and other areas.

At the High School Students Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Niigata, Japan, students from around the world gathered – both virtually and in person – to discuss, learn, and reaffirm their commitment to disaster risk reduction.

Over 500 people joined an online high-level event to mark the 6th World Tsunami Awareness Day today. The accent was very much on science and youth, and the inclusion of tsunami risk in the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction's message on World Tsunami Awareness Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to disaster risk reduction, disaster response and planning for safe evacuation from disaster events - including tsunamis. World Tsunami Day promotes a global culture for tsunami preparedness and response.

On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we call on countries, international bodies, and civil society to increase understanding about the threat and share innovative approaches to reduce risks.

The best emergency plans need to be comprehensive yet simple. Including early warnings, safe areas, and escapes routes in your tsunami escape plan is essential.

Five countries pave the way for progress in the implementation of effective tsunami early warning systems, which are challenging due to multi-faceted complexity.

However rare they might be, tsunamis are the single most deadly of all sudden onset natural hazards. Millions of people live and work in tsunami-exposed communities across the world’s oceans.

In the wake of the 2004 tsunami, coastal forests helped dampen damage from the tsunami. Building on this, an Indonesian NGO called 'Yagasu' are using mangroves to bolster ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction, improve local livelihood, and aid in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

An oral history of tsunamis from the First Nations complements computer modelling for tsunami risk in Vancouver Island.

Due to the rapid progress and great danger of tsunami disasters, many countries have introduced tsunami warning systems. Their role is to provide as accurate and timely information as possible about the threat.

A survey conducted on the North Island's east coast in 2015 found that despite a high level of public awareness of tsunami hazard, there was still plenty of room for improvement in public evacuation intention.