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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 (DRR).

Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems
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Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems

The consultation also served as a platform to launch the UN Joint SDG Fund Programme Belize Inclusive Resilience in Safe and SMART Spaces, implemented by UN Women and UNDRR.

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Gap Fund is giving a presentation
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Global Covenant of Mayor for Climate and Energy and UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction engage Armenian municipalities in climate finance access

A dedicated webinar on “The Gap Fund: Supporting Armenian Municipalities Towards Climate Finance” was held on 8 May 2025, marking a significant milestone in the engagement of Armenian cities in climate resilience and disaster risk reduction.

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Following the activation of an Early Action Protocol, Honduran Red Cross volunteers responded swiftly to the floods caused by Tropical Storm Sara, November 2024
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Lessons in service and humanity from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

On World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day, UNDRR's Kamal Kishore reflects on what we can learn from the work of the inspiring organizers and volunteers of the Red Cross and Red Crescent around the world – humility, a local focus, and quiet persistence.

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Nominations now open for the 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 27 June 2025.

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Second meeting of the G20 DRR Working Group in 2025
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G20 Working Group advances its 2025 agenda and with Africa at the forefront

The second meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20) Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group put the issues facing Africa in focus as it made progress on its agenda for the year in the lead-up to the Ministerial meeting in October.

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Aftermath 2023 earthquake in Syria
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A new international day to protect against earthquakes

The UN General Assembly has designated the 29th of April as the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes, highlighting both the need to support earthquake survivors and to build resilience against earthquakes.

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Aftermath of earthquake in Myanmar
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Myanmar earthquake: Investing in disaster risk reduction to save lives and protect sustainable development

UN-Habitat and UNDRR reiterate their condolences for the tragic loss of life in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake and call for greater investment in disaster risk reduction.

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Pope Francis on 9 May 2014
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis

Kamal Kishore, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Paola Albrito, Director of UNDRR, express their condolences over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

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Workshop participants pose for a formal group photo at headquarters
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UNDRR, Green Climate Fund, the West African Development Bank and Early Warning for All Partners join hands to empower Togo to strengthen climate and disaster risk management

A workshop in Korea trained Togo’s officials on DRR, climate resilience, and early warning tools. With support from GCF and BOAD, it focused on adapting MHEWS and tech like flood/wildfire sensors to Togo’s high-risk climate zones.

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screenshot of speakers at the UNDRR-UNOSSC-PAHO Joint Training 2025
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South-South and triangular cooperation furthers efforts to promote inclusive disaster risk reduction and urban health resilience

UNDRR-UNOSSC-PAHO concluded the fifth online certificate training programme on March 2025, attracted over 3,200 registrants, with 1,846 participants including 71 persons with disabilities.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation
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