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The latest news from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the lead UN agency for the coordination of disaster risk reduction.

Building Synergies between Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action webinar
In an endeavor to address the urgent challenges presented by climate change and foster resilient communities, the UNDRR and the United Nations in the UAE organized a webinar titled "Building Synergies Between Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action."
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Participants at the Training Workshop on Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Systemic Risk Modelling
In accordance with UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States concerted effort to enhance disaster risk management in Somalia, a comprehensive Training Workshop on Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Systemic Risk Modelling was conducted in Cairo, Egypt.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
UNHQ meeting room
Eight years after the adoption of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the international community convened to assess progress on its implementation.
International Institute for Sustainable Development, CSU
A view of the room during the Multistakeholder Panel: From Managing Disasters to Managing Risk - Risk Governance fit for the 21st century
The High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 concluded on Friday.
International Institute for Sustainable Development, CSU
 Patricia Danzi, Director-General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
'Early Warnings for All - Closing the gap and scaling up good practices', a Risk Reduction Hub side event at the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, explored how the world can close the gap and scale up implementation of early warning systems.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Mami Mizutori
It is a pleasure to be a part of this global gathering for the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, a process mandated by the General Assembly that began in October 2021.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
View of the UNGA hall during the opening session
Delegates convened at UN Headquarters in New York City on Thursday to begin the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030.
International Institute for Sustainable Development, CSU
MTR art outside UNHQ
Leaders are gathering in the UN Headquarters in New York, for the High-Level Meeting of the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework. A political declaration to accelerate action on disaster resilience and progress on the Framework has been adopted.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
View of the room during event
On Wednesday, governments and non-state actors convened in the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Hub, a day-long series of discussions on priority issues. Participants attended 12 events, many of which were standing-room only.
International Institute for Sustainable Development, CSU
Mozambique - aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Idai, 2021
Greater efforts to limit death and destruction from disasters will help us protect development progress and adapt to climate change.
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