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; 2/3 22-23391