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
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
New York
Online
Delivering the Sendai Framework: An ASEAN approach to inclusive disaster and climate resilience
This side event will explore key elements of an ASEAN approach to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework, drawing on national and regional experiences to identify priorities for a future global disaster risk reduction agenda.
Meetings and conferences
Online
Africa Early Warnings Forum Webinar: From Addis Ababa to Action
Event page for the Africa Early Warnings Forum Webinar: From Addis Ababa to Action, which took place on 29 September 2026.
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
Online
Learn, Connect, Share: Exploring resources for students in disaster resilience
Are you a student passionate about building a safer, more resilient world? Join us for a live introduction to PreventionWeb, UNDRR’s global platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) knowledge.
Meetings and conferences
Tunis, Tunisia
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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.
Meetings and conferences
Geneva
In person
When home is lost: From prevention to durable solutions for disaster displacement
This roundtable will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to explore how disaster risk reduction can help prevent displacement and support durable solutions when displacement occurs
Meetings and conferences
Geneva
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In person
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Youth Festival
The IDDRR Mini Youth Festival will engage young people in practical, interactive learning on disaster preparedness, household resilience, and everyday actions that can help keep families and communities safe.
Meetings and conferences
Geneva
In person
Facing extreme heat in Europe: Reviewing summer 2026 - Preparing for summer 2027
The session will provide a platform to exchange practical experiences, compare what is working, identify gaps, and explore how successful local approaches can be scaled nationally and regionally
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
Online
Webinar Series: Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Management – Scope and Limitations
The role of AI in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is transformative, offering advanced tools for risk analysis, event prediction, and emergency response.
Training event
Baghdad
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Online
Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq: Building risk-informed, inclusive and resilient enterprises for sustainable recovery and local economic development
SMEs Resilience Workshop organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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
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
Geneva
In person
Roundtable on resilient housing as a pathway to city resilience
It will bring together mayors, urban planners, architects, policymakers, financial institutions, and resilience experts to Geneva, and together with experts from Geneva, to examine how housing resilience can strengthen broader urban resilience outcomes.
Training event
Geneva
In person
From knowledge to action: Communication for a safer world
Together, we will examine how to reach people in a rapidly changing information landscape, strengthen trust, harness new technologies and build stronger partnerships across sectors to help turn risk knowledge into action
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
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.

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