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group photo from media training
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (NDRRMC), requested the support of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to familiarize media stakeholders with the initiative and disaster risk reduction.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
The Mayor of Matosinhos, Portugal, Ms Luisa Salgueiro
City leaders and officials from around the world are better positioned to unlock resources and achieve on-the-ground impact for the development of resilient urban infrastructure projects.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
The Vice Mayor of Incheon, Republic of Korea, Mr Deok-soo Park
A combination of innovative ideas and unity is the key to unlock a transformational response to escalating climate and disaster risk. An all-of-society approach will accelerate efforts to strengthen the resilience of cities and citizens around the world.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction Incheon Metropolitan City Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
G20 high-level summit, September 2023
Heads of state of the Group of Twenty (G20) nations stress the importance of disaster risk reduction in bolstering global resilience. Their statement signals a collective commitment to tackling the escalating threats posed by disasters worldwide.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Tonga kick off meeting
A workshop was organized in Tonga bringing together over 20 stakeholders from key critical infrastructure services including telecommunications, energy, water, transport, and others to discuss the importance of infrastructure resilience.
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Tabarka City
In a recent mission to Tunisia, UNDRR ROAS launched the MCR2030 workshop on the implementation of Wildfire Disaster Risk Reduction scorecard, a tool designed to help communities improve their resilience.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
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These six women are the finalists for the 2023 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Excellence Award, proudly sponsored by SM Prime.
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Six inspiring women have been selected as the finalists for the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Rising Star Award 2023.
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Humanitarian assistance during a pandemic in Bali, Indonesia
In a concerted effort to address critical issues related to disaster risk reduction, UNITAR and UNDRR hosted the High-level Roundtable Dialogue “Scaling Up Disaster Risk Reduction in Humanitarian Action”, which convened 1,500 + participants.
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Presenting Memorandum of Understanding
SRSG Mami Mizutori and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, Seong deok Yun, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, in which the Republic of Korea committed to supporting UNDRR.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction