Media centre

Access to a range of multimedia resources related to disaster risk reduction, including news releases, photos, videos, and other materials.

Press releases

Press Releases

UN Member States commit to accelerate resilience building in face of spiralling disasters

Hurricane in the Caribbean, palm tree on a beach

Press Releases

Disaster risk out of control despite global agreement to stop them

Press Releases

Early Warnings For All Initiative scaled up into action on the ground

Stakeholders discussing risk communication

Press Releases

European policy dialogue results in commitment to better disaster risk communication for all

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Statements and messages

Statements and messages

Statement of the SRSG: Opening Ceremony of the HLM of the UNGA on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework

Statements and messages

Statement on the ‘Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report’

Statements and messages

Statement on the 8th anniversary of the adoption of the Sendai Framework

Regional Launch of the Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4ALL) for the Caribbean

Statements and messages

Message from Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for the regional launch of the early warnings for all initiative for the Caribbean

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Resources for journalists

The public's understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and response initiatives is greatly aided by journalists. Strong writing and research abilities are necessary for effective disaster reporting, but it's also important to have a firm grasp of the fundamental terms and ideas surrounding disaster risk reduction.