Global modelling estimates US$228 billion in average annual residential building losses from cyclones, floods, tsunami and earthquakes, while new survey findings reveal critical gaps in household disaster preparedness.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The national implementation plan for 2024–2027 covers the four pillars of early warning systems, under the coordination of the Directorate General of Civil Protection. Progress to date includes the first tests of mobile alerts.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for Haiti
The Africa Early Warnings Forum, held in Addis Ababa, highlighted Africa's progress in expanding early warning systems, but with climate and disaster risks accelerating, the task now is to translate that progress into protection for everyone.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
The National Treasury has launched Kenya’s Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) Strategy 2026–2030, marking a decisive step forward in strengthening the country’s ability to protect lives, livelihoods, and development gains from the impacts of disasters.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Digital technologies have revolutionized how we live, connect, and work, yet our growing reliance on these systems has created risks that often go unnoticed.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes on 29 April was championed by Uzbekistan, which hosted a major global commemoration event in Tashkent with more than 200 representatives from over 22 countries.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
the Barcelona SME Resilience Forum brought together public authorities, business leaders, and experts from across Europe to strengthen the resilience of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises against disasters, climate impacts, and systemic shocks.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
As the world prepares to mark the first commemoration of the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes on 29 April, the UN is calling on governments, cities, schools & workplaces to take part in the global campaign “Drop. Cover. Hold On.”
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
