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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.