UNDRR News

The latest news from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the lead UN agency for the coordination of disaster risk reduction.

Intensive day and night search and rescue in Kahramanmaraş, the epicentre of the earthquake
As recovery and reconstruction efforts continue, the emphasis on building back better and leaving no one behind is imperative to enhance the disaster resilience of infrastructure, individuals, and communities in the affected region.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Wildfire Whittier California 2017
UNDRR expresses condolences and solidarity with the people and government of Chile as they battle growing forest fires.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Infrastructure stakeholders in Ghana
UNDRR in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Housing convened a workshop with stakeholders from over 24 ministries, institutions and agencies in Ghana to discuss the need for a multisector approach to infrastructure resilience.
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financing framework
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published the Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Guidance Note.
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Panel at event on investing in climate resilient and sustainable transport infrastructure in Tajikistan
The Government of Tajikistan and UNDRR collaborated on an event on “Investing in Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Transport Infrastructure in Tajikistan” at the Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity on 29 January.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Tajikistan - government
A man stands on a stage during the launch of the EW4ALL initiative
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative was launched in Mauritius in December 2023 during a two-day event with key stakeholders.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Group photo participants of the workshop in Uganda
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) organized a national workshop titled “Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Planning” in Kampala, Uganda.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Two men shaking hands at the Beau Bassin Rose Hill MCR2030 launch
In November 2023, the township of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill took a step forward in enhancing its resilience.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Soulinh, Lao PDR
"We, the villagers of Soulinh Village, gathered to discuss potential disasters that could impact our lives and livelihoods," explained Mr. Phantamin, Chair of the Village Disaster Management Committee in Soulinh, a village in Phongsaly,
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
The uncounted costs of disaster
Estimates of the cost of disasters paint a partial picture of their true toll, in terms of human lives and economic, developmental and social impacts.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

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