SENDAI Puma Sneakers Mens , March 14 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction that annual economic losses now exceed 300 billion U.S. annually. "We can watch that number grow as more people suffer. Or we can dramatically lower that figure and invest the savings in development. Six billion dollars allocated each year can result in savings of up to 360 billion U.S. dollars by 2030" Puma Shoes Mens , the secretary- general said.
He said he had met earlier in the day with Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale Puma Classic Womens , and extended his condolences to the people of Vanuatu amidst fears that Cyclone Pam may have caused widespread damage and destruction over the weekend.
The secretary-general told the 4 Puma Suede Womens ,000 participants attending the opening day of the five-day event"You have made this the highest- level meeting on disaster risk reduction in history. This is the first stop on our journey to a new future. Disaster risk reduction advances progress on sustainable development and climate change."
He said it "has saved thousands of lives. Now we must respond to the world's growing needs by empowering individuals Cheap Puma Suede , supporting communities and backing promises with resources."
Work is continuing at the conference to agree on a new framework for disaster risk reduction which will update the HFA.
Ban added "Our thoughts are with all disaster victims. Our best possible tribute will be to make this Conference a success."
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
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HANGZHOU, May 1, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Members of a patrol under West Lake scenic area administrative department walk at the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 1, 2016. With a total of 21 female members, most of whom are able to communicate with international tourists, the patrol started missions since April 30, aiming to keep security and provide service for tourists. (XinhuaHuang Zongzhi)
Top-ranked defending champion -Novak Djokovic withstood back spasms throughout the second set on Wednesday to defeat Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3 and reach the ATP and WTA Miami Open semifinals。
Djokovic, trying to match Andre Agassi‘s record of six Miami titles with his third in a row, will play Belgian 15th seed David Goffin on Friday for a berth in Sunday’s final。
The 28-year-old Serbian won his 14th consecutive match at the hard-court event and his 28th out of 29, but needed a gritty performance after back pain began early in the second set, prompting him to have massage therapy before serving in the sixth game。
“Due to windy conditions on the court, it was hard to find a good rhythm to serve,” Djokovic said。 “I had a little bit of a spasm in the back but [the trainer] did a great job and I was able to finish the match。”
Asked if he had any worries the spasms might become a long-term issue, Djokovic said, “No concerns。 None at all。”
Berdych lost his 10th consecutive match to Djokovic, whose domination of their career rivalry reached 23-2。 Berdych‘s last victory over Djokovic was in a 2013 Rome quarterfinal。
Djokovic blasted a cross-court forehand winner to break Berdych for a 3-1 lead and held from there to claim the first set, in which the Czech had 21 unforced errors。
Berdych surrendered a break to open the second set but Djokovic first reached for his lower back in the next game but held and broke again to end the match。