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

This guide presents a practical and participatory methodology to help decision-makers, institutions, and communities to better understand their local food systems and the risks they face.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
World Food Programme (WFP)
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Documents and publications

It provides a snapshot of progress in achieving Target G of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and is also a midterm stock-take of the progress made towards Early Warnings for All since its launch in 2022.

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

This toolkit is designed to support decision makers to measure, understand, strengthen and sustain extreme heat risk governance.

Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Duke University
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Documents and publications

The global synthesis report on Comprehensive Risk Management (CRM) provides a snapshot of how countries, regions, and institutions are advancing integrated approaches to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate action for sustainable development.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
UNDRR Bonn Office
ESTAG webinar outcome document
Documents and publications

On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025, the E-STAG, in support of the UNDRR ROECA, organized a webinar "Financial incentives as a strategy for promoting disaster resilience."

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Documents and publications

The Extreme Heat Risk Management Scorecard, developed as an addendum to the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities, aims to support sub-national and local governments in assessing and strengthening their heat risk management efforts.

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

This paper highlights key lessons and best practices from implementing the 2020–2025 guidance on integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into UN Cooperation Frameworks to build resilient societies through risk-informed planning.

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

The Doha Political Declaration outlines several priority actions geared towards reducing disaster risk and enhancing resilience. In line with mandates and building on ongoing initiatives, UNDRR is committed to supporting social development.

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

The aim of the report is to examine how cities in Europe and Central Asia are addressing extreme urban heat. It focuses on on-the-ground, lived experiences that highlight challenges and solutions relevant to other local governments in the region.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
Recovery Readiness Framework and Assessment Tool
Documents and publications

Recovery readiness framework and assessment tool enables governments to systematically measure and strengthen their preparedness for resilient recovery.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
International Recovery Platform

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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.
WiA
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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The global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction and resilience.