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“In a situation where a devastating natural disasterhas occurred, and people remain apprehensiveabout a possible reoccurrence, prompt measuresand efforts for prevention as well as restoration areindispensable. What are the role and potential effortsof the United Nations in such a case?”IntroductionThe United Nations, as the premiere forum for international cooperation, is thenatural place to coordinate multilateral action to solve the various challenges that faceour shared planet. Whether human trafficking, climate change, peacekeeping, or childsoldiers, all of these issues are best addressed under the UN banner, in coordinationwith all member nations and with the support of regional organizations as well. Onlywhen we work together can we begin to solve the root causes of these key issuesfacing humanity in the 21 st century.Mark FlaniganSo, too, with the case of natural disasters. While they pose a different set ofchallenges than conflict, disasters are no less deadly to innocent victims than civilstrife. In fact, it is usually those who are most vulnerable in society, such as theelderly, the very young, the poor and the disabled, who are also most vulnerable todisasters. Whether one faces the effects of rapid onset disasters like earthquakesor tsunamis in Asia, or slower-onset disasters such as famine in East Africa, thevulnerabilities are just as critical. Climate change poses an additional risk acrossthe board, as the effects of climatic change will most likely cause an increase inboth the number of vulnerable people and their resulting migration to avoid such930