In the coming years, there is much more likelihood of natural

In the coming years, there is much more likelihood of natural disasters from volcanic eruptions, devastating floods and hurricanes, climate change, wars, and other interconnected threats that threaten human and environmental health. These potential disasters will require a comprehensive approach that would include both immediate and long-term mitigation measures to protect people and communities while mitigating potential losses. It is also important to develop new technologies such as sensors, advanced analytics and digital platforms to detect and prevent potentially hazardous events from occurring.