New UK aid focused on early action and helping front-line responders anticipate
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The UK government Tuesday took the opportunity of a high-level dialogue of the Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP) to announce US$ 17 million for developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including those linked to climate change.
The funds will go to Start Network agencies, while just over US$ 11 million more will support the Centre for Disaster Protection to help climate-vulnerable countries deal with crises such as extreme weather caused by climate change and pandemics, a UK press release said all part of a package worth nearly $US 70 million announced earlier this year.