UNDRR News

We are excited to announce an opportunity for you to contribute to the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 campaign “Empowering the next generation for a disaster-free future” aimed at inspiring and engaging children and youth on DRR.

From 12 to 14 March 2024, the annual Co-production and Coordination Meeting of the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Action System was organized by the African Union Commission and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nairobi.

UNDRR, Standard Chartered and KPMG launch an adaptation and resilience financing roadmap to galvanise vital funding efforts ahead of COP29.

The UNDRR and ISC are undertaking a review of the Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) to enhance their relevance and usability in disaster risk reduction efforts, particularly in multi-hazard contexts.

The nominations for the 2024 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 14 June 2024.

Challenges persist in reaching remote and marginalized communities. Technical infrastructure and communication networks must be strengthened to ensure timely, accurate, accessible and effective dissemination of early warnings.

IOM, WHO and UNDRR launched a joint programme to support the health system responses of the governments of Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon to climate change adaptation and risk reduction over the coming two years.

With collective efforts from various stakeholder groups, including the European Science & Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) and local and national authorities, UNDRR published two reports containing 9 case studies from the Europe and Central Asia region.

The recognition of the Caribbean region for pioneering the methodology for conducting MHEWS Gap Analysis and Implementation plans is a testament to the impactful contributions facilitated by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Kamal Kishore of India as Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR