UNDRR News

UNDRR partnered with the UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security and the UN Environment Programme to develop a framework for assessing climate change and disaster-related losses of biodiversity and ecosystems services.

UNDRR and the VSF brought disaster risk reduction to the heart of the business community, hosting Business Under Pressure — an interactive scenario exercise for small and medium-sized enterprises as part of Venice Climate Week 2026.

Anga do Heroísmo hosts the 14th edition of the National Meeting of Resilient Cities and Towns, bringing together local authorities, civil protection professionals, academic experts and international partners to exchange knowledge on urban resilience.

On 2–3 June 2026, representatives from 27 MCR2030 member cities and municipalities in Serbia gathered for the first MCR2030 Annual Meeting in Serbia.

Signs are pointing to a potentially powerful El Niño event — but there is no need for panic. It is an opportunity to stress-test our disaster risk governance systems, and to strengthen protection for the most vulnerable communities.

Representatives from across the Euro-Mediterranean region gathered for the UfM Civil Protection Meeting to advance regional cooperation on disaster risk management and support the 2030 UfM Action Plan on Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management.

This month's issue covers the launch of UNDRR's Annual Report 2025, stories on digital risk, disability inclusion, urban resilience, and extreme heat and much more inside.

Apply now for the 2027 RISK Award, endowed with a project funding of up to €100,000! Phase I runs from 1 June to 31 July 2026 (12:00 CET).

Egypt is taking important steps to strengthen its financial resilience to disasters and climate-related risks through the development of a national disaster risk financing strategy.

The next Europe & Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place in Romania from the 25th to 27th of May 2027