disasters

Costs of natural disasters in 2003 rise nearly 10 per cent – UN report

10 December 2003
Natural disasters, the lion's share of them weather-related catastrophes, cost the world over $60 billion in 2003, up from around $55 billion the year before, and are part of a worrying trend that is being linked with climate change, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today.

Natural disasters could cost $70 billion this year, UN environment agency says

29 October 2002
The financial toll from natural catastrophes worldwide could top $70 billion by the end of this year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said today.
Kenzo Oshima

Economic and Social Council discusses impact of natural disasters

25 July 2001
The importance of preventing natural disasters and mitigating their impact - especially in poor and vulnerable countries - was high on the agenda of the United Nations Economic and Social Council today as it began discussion of a wide range of environmental issues.