Parliament Pushes for Stronger Long-Term Disaster Preparedness

Show Voice Options A parliamentary portfolio committee has called for improved long-term disaster preparedness planning, warning that climate-related risks and extreme weather events continue to expose weaknesses in emergency response systems. The committee urged a shift from reactive measures to proactive planning that strengthens resilience at national, provincial and local government levels.Members stressed that better coordination, early-warning systems and infrastructure planning are essential to reducing the impact of disasters. From a business perspective, the committee noted that effective disaster preparedness helps protect supply chains, investment and jobs, particularly in sectors vulnerable to climate shocks, reinforcing the link between resilience and economic stability.