A/RES/77/1
Solidarity with and support for the Government and people of
Pakistan and strengthening of emergency relief, rehabilitation,
reconstruction and prevention in the wake of the recent devastating
floods
Noting that the massive scale of destruction and loss of life caused by
unprecedented floods, triggered by the melting of glaciers and heavy monsoon rains,
in an otherwise arid region, reflects the adverse impact of climate change and the
growing vulnerability of countries to climate change,
Underlining the need to address the economic, social and environmental impacts
of climate change, and emphasizing the need for action at all levels to enhance efforts
to build resilience through, inter alia, the sustainable management of ecosystems,
adaptation plans and mitigation strategies, in order to reduce the impacts and costs of
natural disasters for the countries that are particularly vulnerable to climate change,
including Pakistan,
Deeply concerned about the devastating effects of the unprecedented floods that
have resulted in significant loss of life, damage to property, dis placement of residents
and the loss of livelihoods, food security and nutrition, health security and access to
social infrastructure, and about the urgent need to restore normal conditions for the
population,
Recognizing the urgency of undertaking a massive rescue and relief operation,
and supporting the efforts for rehabilitation and reconstruction,
Reiterating the need for a continued high level of support for and commitment
to the immediate humanitarian relief phase, early recovery, rehabilitation,
reconstruction and development efforts, including in the medium and long terms, that
reflect the spirit of international solidarity and cooperation in addressing the natural
disaster,
Welcoming the assistance and contributions of the international community,
including Governments, international organizations, civil society and the private
sector, in the relief and rehabilitation efforts, which reflect the spirit of international
solidarity and cooperation, to address and meet the challenges of the disaster, and in
this context also appreciating the role of the people and Government of Pakistan,
Welcoming also the joint launch by the United Nations and the Government of
Pakistan on 30 August 2022 of the Pakistan 2022 Floods Response Plan and the
continuous engagement of the Secretary-General in the intensification of global relief
efforts to meet the urgent and immediate needs of the affected people,
Noting the Secretary-General’s call, during and after his visit to Pakistan, for
massive assistance to Pakistan both as a gesture of humanitarian solidarity and as
what Pakistan has called for as “climate justice”,
Reiterating the need for the United Nations system to ensure that the
humanitarian, early recovery and reconstruction assistance provided is timely,
adequate, effective and coherent and coordinated among all humanitarian and
development actors, in coordination with and in support of the Government of
Pakistan,
1.
Expresses full solidarity and sympathy with the people of Pakistan affected
by the floods, and support for the Government of Pakistan;
2.
Welcomes the effective cooperation between the Government of Pakistan
and the relevant organizations and agencies of the United Nations system, donor
countries, regional and international financial institutions, relevant international
organizations and civil society, as well as national and local relief or ganizations, in
the coordination and delivery of emergency relief, and stresses the need to continue
such cooperation and delivery throughout the ongoing relief operations and
rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, in a manner that enhances resilience and
reduces vulnerability to future natural hazards;
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