UNDRR Publications

We produce a range of publications by collecting and analysing risk data through a range of tools, knowledge products, and mobilising like-minded partners.

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Documents and publications

The main objectives of the evaluation were to promote learning and accountability of disaster data, to assess the return on investment in DRR activities, and to identify good practices and challenges from Member States regarding the SFM user experience.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

This Issue Brief explores the challenges associated with slow-onset events (SOEs) induced by climate change, and the prospects to advance methodologies and approaches for comprehending their impact.

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UNDRR Bonn Office
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Documents and publications

The handbook serves as a practical guide for practitioners to incorporate targeted, contextual risk information—encompassing hazard, vulnerability, and exposure data—into every stage of the early warning system process.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
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Documents and publications

This handbook is designed to outline current needs for y early warning systems (EWS) in fragile, conflict affected and violent (FCV) contexts and some of the challenges in EWS design and development.

Centre of Excellence for Climate and Disaster Resilience
APMCDRR 2024
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This is the Co-Chairs' Statement of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
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Documents and publications

This briefing note outlines the perspectives of OCHA and the UNDRR on the status of AA, their collaboration and future strategies for scaling up AA.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Documents and publications

This report is a follow-up to the 2018 Baseline Mapping, it examines the integration of disaster displacement and human mobility into national and regional DRR strategies, providing a comprehensive overview of current practices and trends

Platform on Disaster Displacement
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

The aim of this guide is to provide simple guidance and practical tips for practitioners planning effective disaster risk communication strategies that support early warning and early action.

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ARISE Annual Report 2023
Documents and publications

ARISE annual report 2023 highlights key events, latest news and achievements of the ARISE Networks in 2023-2024.

UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
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Documents and publications

Highlighting the crucial role of science in informing policy decisions, these guidelines aim to assist those aiming to incorporate science into policy processes effectively facilitating risk-informed decision-making that addresses disaster risk.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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Terminology
Definitions on disaster risk reduction to promote a common understanding on the subject for use by the public, authorities and practitioners.
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Words into Action
Guidelines, based on global expertise, communities of practice, and networks of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practitioners. The guidelines provide practical, specific advice on implementing a people-centered approach to DRR.
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