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 study aims at quantifying the multiple benefits of disaster risk reduction (DRR) investments and building a knowledge base for risk-informed decision-making on DRR investment in UR Tanzania. The present report describes the methods of direct and

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Documents and publications

This concrete set of recommendations and accompanying checklist outlines specific actions to better integrate disaster risk reduction into humanitarian response.

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The report provides a set of recommendations to a number of key political initiatives, with particular attention to the policy integration of disaster risk reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Concept Note International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

An opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made toward reducing disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Documents and publications

While the COVID-19 crisis is continuing to impact Europe, consuming a majority of attention and resources, other disaster risks still remain.

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European Scientific and Technical Advisory Group
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Documents and publications

UNDRR INFO, is the regional office for Europe's monthly newsletter covering activities in the field of DRR. This month's edition includes updates on: Increasing risk of wildfires in Europe, the UNDRR/ISC Sendai Hazard Definition and Classification

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Documents and publications

The European Science and Technology Group (E-STAG) thematic paper on wildfire aims to explain some key factors of this evolution for understanding the risk, reducing it, and avoiding the serious consequences of wildfires.

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Documents and publications

There are countless success stories across Asia-Pacific and the local champions behind them and this publication aims to highlight a few of them.

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The report proposes an approach to assess the level of integration - limited, partial or substantial - of the two fields in DRR and CCA policy documents in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Documents and publications

This Technical Report provides a common set of hazard definitions for monitoring and reviewing implementation which calls for “a data revolution, rigorous accountability mechanisms and renewed global partnerships”.

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Further UNDRR knowledge offerings

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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.