UNDRR News

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

A man standing after an earthquake in southern Haiti
Update

Through the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, Haiti is building the systems, partnerships, and community networks needed to turn forecasts into timely action that saves lives.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Early warnings in Mozambique
Update

Through the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, Mozambique is building the systems, partnerships, and community networks needed to turn forecasts into timely action that saves lives.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
A Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) volunteer, during an early warning drill in Chila village, Bangladesh
Update

Through the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, Bangladesh is strengthening inclusive, end-to-end early warning systems through national leadership and partnerships.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Arab EW Forum
Update

Arab governments, regional organizations, and United Nations partners gathered at the Headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo for the First Arab Regional Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness.

League of Arab States
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
EW4ALL National Platform Pillar Leads meeting
Update

On 15 December 2025, Tajikistan National Pillar Leads convened a coordination meeting with the relevant state agencies to review the implementation of the National Roadmap on Enhancing Early Warning System in the country.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
justice hammer
Update

The United Nations has taken a decisive step toward strengthening global protection for people at risk of disasters.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
In this photo, two rows of people stand in a board room, in front of a banner that reads 'Capricorn District Municipality.' They are posing for a group photo
Update

Three South African municipalities; Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality, and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality have advanced their disaster risk reduction and resilience building through a series of technical workshops.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Alexandria city seacoast with buildings in the background
Op Ed

As Egypt hosts the first “Arab Regional Forum on Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness,” from 17 to 18 December, the region stands at a defining moment.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
WG Tajik
Update

The Interagency Working Group of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) convened to review progress in the implementation of the National DRR Strategy and to discuss priority actions to strengthen the capacity of the Platform.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Press release

UNDRR’s Investment Advisory Board welcomes three new members. In 2025, the IAB will focus on advancing resilient investing principles, engaging sovereign and institutional investors, and strengthening data on resilience finance.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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