Events and meetings organized by UNDRR

UNDRR complements Member States’ efforts to implement the Sendai Framework through its continued support for an all-of-society multi-stakeholder approach. More specifically, UNDRR works with Member States to develop and implement their DRR strategies and DRR-related aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and Common Country Analyses.
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Upcoming

Meetings and conferences
Incheon
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In person
International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum Incheon 2026 (IDRLF2026) - Translating Locally-led Resilience into Action in the Age of Complex Risk and Digital Transformation
International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum 2025 is convened to feature a series of thematic and networking sessions designed to promote experience sharing on successful international cooperation initiatives and practical local action for DRR.
Meetings and conferences
Online
Learning from disasters through event analyses
This webinar highlights Switzerland's approach, SDC's international experience, and UNDRR perspectives on learning from disasters to strengthen resilience and preparedness.
Meetings and conferences
Online
Webinar: Strengthening West Africa’s Preparedness: The 2026 El Niño and the Role of UCPM, Copernicus, ACMAD, AGRHYMET, and NASRDA in Addressing Climate Risks
Event information for the webinar, "Strengthening West Africa’s Preparedness: The 2026 El Niño and the Role of UCPM, Copernicus, ACMAD, AGRHYMET, and NASRDA in Addressing Climate Risks."
Meetings and conferences
Nadi
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In person
Pacific Symposium on Loss and Damage: Understanding Non-economic Losses. Data, Policy and Capacity for Action
The symposium focuses on loss and damage, specifically non-economic losses (NELs), in the Pacific and seeks to strengthen enabling conditions to support effective responses in the region. The event is held as part of the Pacific Climate Week in 2026
Training event
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Online
[UNDRR Masterclass series] AI for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: A Hands-On Guide to Strengthening Early Warning and Response
This joint AI Masterclass Webinar Series organized by UNDRR and Google is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and practical, on-the-ground disaster risk reduction.
Meetings and conferences
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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In person
2nd Arab Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness
The 2nd Arab Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness will convene governments and regional partners to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems and regional cooperation while advancing implementation of the EW4All initiative.
Training event
Chiba, Japan
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In person
Training workshop on the Global Disaster-Related Statistics Framework (G-DRSF)
Enhancing country capacity on the Global Disaster-Related Statistics Framework (G-DRSF)
Meetings and conferences
Baghdad, Iraq
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In person
Building Risk-Informed and Resilient SMEs in the Arab Region
UNDRR ROAS will convene a regional workshop in Baghdad to strengthen SME resilience across the Arab States by promoting disaster risk reduction, business continuity planning, resilient supply chains and public-private partnerships.
Meetings and conferences
Bucharest
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In person
Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
The next Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (RP2027) will take place 25–27 May 2027 in Bucharest, Romania, hosted by the Government of Romania.

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Meetings and conferences
Geneva
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In person
Sixth global expert forum for producers and users of disaster related statistics
6th Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics, in hybrid format. Geneva, Switzerland, from 3-4 September 2026.
Meetings and conferences
Addis Ababa
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In person
Africa Early Warnings Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2-4 September 2026
The Africa Early Warnings Forum will serve as an implementation and partnership platform focused on recommendations for rapidly scaling effective and sustainable multi-hazard early warning systems across Africa.
Meetings and conferences
Alexandria, Egypt
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In person
Enhancing Alexandria’s climate resilience through the Alexandria Consortium and MCR2030
Alexandria faces a complex and interconnected risk landscape shaped by coastal hazards, climate change, rapid urban growth, infrastructure exposure and increasing pressure on essential services.
Training event
Alexandria
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In person
Strengthening Urban Resilience and Disaster Preparedness in Alexandria
The workshop will support Alexandria’s journey under the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative and contribute to advancing the proposed Consortium for Alexandria.
Meetings and conferences
New York
In person
Disaster risk reduction elements in the PPED draft articles - Side event on the margins of the PPED PrepCom
The side event will provide an opportunity for a technical exchange on the DRR dimensions of the Draft Articles. The discussion will reflect on key policy and legal issues that have arisen during the preparatory process.
Meetings and conferences
Nadi
Online
NELs consultation with Indigenous Peoples and local communities during the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) Pacific Regional Gathering
The event focuses on Non-Economic Losses (NELs) and is an informal session linked to the LCIPP Regional Gathering for the Pacific.
Meetings and conferences
Ulaanbaatar
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In person
UNDRR at UNCCD COP17
UNDRR takes part in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with five side events on drought risk, ecosystem loss and damage, water-related disasters and early warning.

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UNDRR training courses
UNDRR works globally with governments, institutions, the private sector and civil society to build capacity to mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into sustainable development.