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flag East Asia leaders adopted a landmark declaration on October 27, 2025, urging localized, science-backed disaster resilience efforts amid rising climate and urban risks.

flag East Asia Summit leaders, meeting in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2025, adopted a landmark declaration prioritizing localized, anticipatory action to boost disaster resilience amid growing risks from climate change, urbanization, and socio-economic pressures. flag The statement emphasizes empowering local communities, authorities, and the private sector in preparedness, response, and recovery, building on past agreements like AADMER and the Sendai Framework. flag It promotes science-based tools such as early warning systems, hazard maps, and AI forecasting, alongside investments in local infrastructure, mobile alerts, and GIS mapping. flag Regional cooperation through the AHA Centre is encouraged, along with partnerships with NGOs, academia, and humanitarian groups to share best practices and strengthen capacity. flag Leaders reaffirmed commitments to integrating disaster risk reduction into recovery efforts and enhancing inclusive, context-specific strategies for long-term resilience.

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