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India’s science academy backs G20 academies’ disaster preparedness recommendations

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13 Nov 2026, 12:12 am IST1 min read

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The Indian National Science Academy endorsed a joint statement from G20 science academies on using technology to improve disaster preparedness and response, India’s Department of Science and Technology said on November 12. The academies released the statement on November 10.

The statement recommends better hazard observations and early-warning systems, stronger local skills and continued human oversight of decisions. The department said the academies’ recommendations are intended to inform governments and will go to the G20 before its December summit.

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Credit: Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, via the Press Information Bureau

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