UNDRR News

There is much for the world to learn from New Zealand’s approach to disaster risk reduction and post-disaster recovery, particularly in the depth of involvement of Indigenous communities.

Share with us your International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 event celebrations. This year’s theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.”

This effort is part of the broader Belize Inclusive Resilience in Safe and SMART Spaces Joint Programme. It aligns with global frameworks including the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda.

Regional workshop in Senegal equips developing countries to access technical assistance for averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage.

Nestled in the hills of eastern Nepal, Suryodaya Municipality is making waves as a model for disaster resilience. The municipality has embraced the Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient, transforming these guidelines into tangible, local action.

Mahasarakham Municipality and University in Thailand’s Northeast are showing how local governments can build urban resilience – by engaging communities, embracing creativity and drawing on local knowledge.

UNDRR’s Global Radio for Resilience Initiative invites case studies showcasing how radio supports disaster resilience. Submit by 1 Nov 2025.

The Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (ABC) hosted an exhibition titled “A Future Vision of Disaster Prevention to Share with the World” as part of the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

The ILO and UNDRR urge stronger action on job creation, skills development and local capacity building as vital strategies for resilience in Africa.

UNDRR presented its support to NAPs, including on risk data and comprehensive risk management at the NAP Expo 2025, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from 12–15 August.