Reconstruction

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) has prepared a specific action plan worth $1.3 trillion to address pending failures in the reconstruction of Providencia and Santa Catalina. Director Carlos Carrillo stated that the document was socialized with the Raizal community and 26 government sectors, and now awaits approval from the National Disaster Risk Management Council.

11. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Memorial events were held across Japan on March 11 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended a ceremony in Fukushima Prefecture, pledging commitment to reconstruction. The government aims to lead recovery from the nuclear disaster and strengthen disaster preparedness.

Two years after the January 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused 698 deaths across three prefectures, about 18,000 people remain in temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture. While infrastructure restoration progresses, challenges like population outflow and aging hinder full recovery. In Wajima, production of traditional lacquerware continues in trailer houses.

19. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called for deeper economic integration between Cairo and Beirut through private sector involvement and infrastructure projects, noting bilateral trade surpassed $1bn in 2024. He also demanded an immediate Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territories, affirming Egypt's full support for the Lebanese government's efforts to extend state authority. This came during high-level talks in Beirut on Friday.

Nearly 900 students from Valencian towns hit by the DANA floods gathered in Aldaia to highlight youth's role in recovery. The Fundación Princesa de Girona hosted the CongresFest x Valencia event, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and well-being. Local authorities praised the initiative as a beam of hope.

6. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Applications to demolish homes damaged by last year's earthquake and heavy rain on Japan's Noto Peninsula outnumber repair applications by about two to one, sources said on Thursday. Many residents opted for publicly funded demolition, which is cheaper than self-funded repairs. Around 22,500 homes were fully or partially destroyed in the northern part of Ishikawa Prefecture.