FEMA Downsizing Exacerbates Longstanding Problems, Imperils Disaster Response, Federal Watchdog Says

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FEMA downsizing directly undermines disaster response capacity, violating human rights and SDGs with high magnitude. | The downsizing of FEMA represents a significant regression in institutional capacity to protect lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure during climate-related disasters. This action undermines multiple SDGs, particularly those related to poverty reduction, health, sustainable cities, and climate action, while violating core human rights to life and security. The negative impacts