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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.

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.

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.

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.