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flag Asia-Pacific faces growing disaster risks with minimal insurance; experts push proactive resilience for long-term savings.

flag Asia and the Pacific, the world’s most disaster-prone region, faces rising risks with limited financial protection, as insurance coverage remains below 1% in many developing nations. flag Disasters cost over $100 million daily, harming the poor and stalling development. flag On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, experts urge shifting from reactive recovery to proactive resilience, citing successes like underground power lines in Tonga, earthquake-resistant schools in Nepal, and Indonesia’s building codes. flag Despite progress, challenges persist due to poor data, regulation, and financing. flag Investing in preparedness yields over $10 in benefits for every dollar spent, making resilience a smarter, more cost-effective strategy than repeated rebuilding.

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