Indian Ocean Tsunami Commemoration Events in India
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20 - 26 December 2024
On 20, 21 and 26 December 2024, UNESCO, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS; a UNESCO Category II Centre), and Kaitha community in Odisha State held events to mark 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The events highlighted India’s progress in disaster preparedness and discussed future strategies for coastal resilience.
A key feature was the recognition of 26 Indian coastal communities as “Tsunami Ready” under the IOC-UNESCO initiative. This status was achieved by meeting 12 indicators, including capacity building, community awareness, and regular mock drills.
The commemorative events reinforced the goals of the Banda Aceh Statement, calling for increased investment in tsunami preparedness. With over 700 million people in vulnerable coastal areas, achieving 100% Tsunami Ready communities worldwide by 2030 is crucial.
A UNESCO news article on the events is avalable here.
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| Media Reports of Indian Tsunami Commemoratation | 27/06/2025 |
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