Mexico regularly faces a wide range of natural hazards, including earthquakes, tropical storms and floods. Over the years, the National Civil Protection System has improved its institutional and operational preparedness to manage these disruptive events. But more can be done to avoid future losses and at the same time support sustainable economic development.

Smarter planning for natural and man-made disasters that increases collaboration between countries and encourages households and businesses to take more responsibility would improve resilience and reduce future economic losses, a new OECD report says.

The OECD event "Risk Governance and Resilient Cities" will examine how risk governance can better manage complex risks and how to improve the resilience of cities to these risks.

Governments find it hard to make financial plans for disasters, and that’s not just because disasters are unpredictable and outsized. It’s because post-disaster demands on governments are also unpredictable, driven by public and political pressure.

The Paris floods are another call to action for the international community. Preventing such shocks from happening and limiting the damage they cause should be a public policy priority.

Adopted by the OECD Council on 23 February 2017, this Recommendation provides high-level policy guidance for designing a strategy for addressing the financial impacts of disasters on individuals, businesses and sub-national levels of governments, as well as the implication for public finances.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) coordinates global disaster risk reduction efforts among United Nations agencies and international organisations. The OECD is hosting an event to see how governments and stakeholders can best work together to strengthen economic and social resilience through improve risk governance.

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Killings in Dera’a province are testing Syrian leader’s alliance with Russia

Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea 

In the past decade, some of India’s largest financial groups have made big investments in luxury property, notably an ambitious Mumbai tower that was supposed to set new standards in urban design. But the economic boom they hoped would spur demand failed to materialise. Jyotsna Singh talks to Benjamin Parkin in Mumbai about what went wrong and the resulting debt crisis that is holding back growth.

Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, and Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent. Proucers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon

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British actor Simon Jones discusses his role as King George V in the new Downton Abbey movie. It marked the first time he had ridden a horse on set since Brideshead Revisited.

Miley Cyrus, 27, held on tight to her boyfriend Cody Simpson, 23, on the back of his vintage motorcycle as the couple headed out for a romantic dinner on Thursday night in Calabasas.

He is fresh off two successful gospel albums after a religious awakening. And Kanye West was the picture of good cheer as he stepped out in the Kardashian enclave of Calabasas.

The 42-year-old rapper opted for the business casual look Tuesday in Calabasas, California after announcing a Sunday Service performance in Miami ahead of the Super Bowl.

He's a rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and choir leader, and also an accomplished fashion designer who has fans in various domains.

The Jesus Is Born artist listened intently as the fan rapped along with his music, moving along with the music.

The sighting came a day after he was approached in the same neighborhood by an aspiring rapper who wanted to perform for him.

The 42-year-old fashion designer showed off a pair of unreleased bright yellow Yeezy boots while heading to his office in Calabasas, California on Tuesday morning.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson began her quest for redemption after her heptathlon 'walk of shame' by comfortably qualifying for the long jump final at the athletics World Championship.

Next Monday the BBC are broadcasting a special anniversary episode that will see several of the characters attend a boat party on the Thames.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: England's World Cup winning captain Johnson shoots down the prospect of Sky Sports taking over the Six Nations broadcast rights in an instant.

George and Amal Clooney was left panicked after a plumbing disaster left the pool at this £26 million Italian mansion ice-cold ahead of Barack Obama's visit over the weekend.

In an appearance on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore that airs in full on Monday, Paul tried his hand at comedy.

It's the popular Network Ten cooking show that has introduced Australia to all manner of international culinary delights.

He has honed his culinary skills this on Masterchef Australia this year, become one of the leading contenders for this season.

It was one of the most difficult challenges in MasterChef history. 

On Tuesday's episode of MasterChef, favourites Ben Borsht and Sashi Cheliah went head to head to win an advantage ahead of Wednesday night's challenge. 

Police officer Sashi, 39, will be cooking for four of the best chefs in Australia on a luxury boat in Sydney harbour.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic has spoken highly of MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in a gushing message, amid backlash from viewers.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic was accused of 'bullying' MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in an episode aired last week.

MasterChef promised it's most challenging finale of all time and it certainly delivered.

Sashi Cheliah won MasterChef Australia with an immense 93 out 100 points, the highest grand finale total ever for a winner in the show's history.

The 39-year-old has spoken about how his background with Singapore's STAR (Special Tactics and Rescue) unit helped him stay focused during the competition.

MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah has been reunited with his beloved pet dog after she went missing this Sunday.

With the grand finale filmed months before airing, Sashi Cheliah revealed keeping his win a secret was a big challenge

Schoolteacher Rennie Williams who led many pupils to safety during the Aberfan disaster has died age 86. She helped children escape as a coal tip engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966.

EXCLUSIVE: Emilie Middleton, 40, span off the road near their home in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex and ended up with the super charged yellow Lamborghini Huracan buried in a hedge.

Barack Obama (right), the former president, said on Friday that President Trump's (left) handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is one reason he will work hard to help Joe Biden defeat him in November.

Four teenagers now face charges after allegedly carrying out two armed robberies on October 31, including one that was recorded on video and posted on social media.

Lorraine Kelly, 60, couldn't resist asking Sasha Velour, 32, for a friendly lip sync battle when the American drag queen appeared on her show this morning, with some branding the moment 'cringe'.

Bachelor star Jarrod Woodgate is the latest male celebrity to cross over to the lighter side.

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