UNDRR News

A project aimed at empowering indigenous children and youths on the front line of emergency preparedness and climate resilience in Bolivia was announced today as the winner of the 2025 RISK Award.

UNDRR and ISC release an updated overview of hazards to help governments, researchers, and responders to better understand and act on interconnected risks.

On 3 June 2025, global leaders gathered at the WRRC to launch the Priority Actions to Enhance Readiness for Resilient Recovery.

Discussions turned to the human dimension of recovery as delegates convened for a second day in several preparatory events for the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR).

The inaugural Global Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum opened today with a resounding call to accelerate the implementation of life-saving early warning systems worldwide and ensure that every person is protected by the end of 2027.

The 8th Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GPDRR2025) began with preparatory events on Monday, 2 June, ahead of the upcoming official programme with highlevel meetings from 4-6 June in Geneva, Switzerland.

RP27 is expected to be more than just a forum—it will serve as a pivotal moment to reaffirm our collective commitment and inspire renewed collaboration across sectors and societies.

UNDRR, WMO, and the Government of Switzerland organized a special thematic session on “Glacial-Related Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction: Leveraging the EW4ALL Initiative” within the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation.

This event is the result of the work driven by the Network since the Regional Youth Declaration, presented in 2023 during the RP23, and reflects the joint effort of more than 600 members from across the region.

As the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction unfolds, we invite you to share your experience in real time.