Update

In Tajikistan, from 12-14 November 2025, an important training workshop on using risk knowledge for multi-hazard early warning systems took place within the framework of the project “Strengthening resilience to disasters and climate change in Tajikistan.”

As climate change, rapid urbanization, and environmental pressures reshape Egypt's risk landscape, strengthening resilience has become increasingly important for safeguarding development gains, public investments, and sustainable economic growth.

The Arab region is experiencing increasingly complex and interconnected risks driven by climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and protracted crises.

Representatives of the Arab stakeholder groups for disaster risk reduction (DRR) convened virtually to strengthen regional collaboration and align priorities with the UNDRR Work Programme 2026–2030.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), in partnership with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) and the CCRO Network, successfully delivered the first French-language webinar on the ReMA tool.

The complexity and scale of climate change create a unique challenge. However, through risk-informed action and working in an integrated way, these challenges can be better understood and addressed in a tailored manner.

Representatives from governments, regional organizations, United Nations agencies, technical institutions and city authorities gathered in Algiers for a three-day regional workshop on urban resilience, smart cities and risk-informed development.

A regular meeting of the National Platform of the Republic of Tajikistan for DRR was held in Dushanbe. The event was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairperson of the National Platform, Sulaimon Ziyozoda.

Morocco advances national early warning systems to protect communities from natural hazards

A consultative meeting on Disaster Risk Information Exchange convened in Dushanbe, brought together national specialists and international experts dedicated to DRR and the enhancement of multi-hazard early warning systems.