UNDRR News

In the early hours of 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck west-northwest of Gaziantep, Türkiye. Less than 10 hours later another shock measuring 7.7 shook the same area.

In Naples, volcanoes are ever present in the public consciousness. From archival paintings dating from the 18th century to decorative art in restaurants and shops, Mount Vesuvius is the most iconic image of modern Naples.

The writing workshop “Finalization of the Djiboutian National Climate-informed Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and its Action Plan” marked a significant milestone in Djibouti’s efforts to enhance national resilience to climate and disaster risk.

The United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction is awarded to an individual or institution that has made active efforts to reduce disaster risk in their community and advocates for resilience.

The Pact for the Future makes a clear global commitment to promote a disaster risk- informed approach to sustainable development and to accelerate progress on integrating DRR into policies, programmes and investments.

The Caribbean faces unique and growing challenges posed by hurricanes, floods, sea-level rise, and prolonged droughts. For this reason, the need for anticipatory action and coordinated strategies was emphasized.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that registration for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now open.

Through its unwavering focus on accountability, establishing long-term contracts to ensure that recurrent services provide the best value for money, and continuous improvement, UNDRR maximizes the reach and benefits of its programmes and work.

The need for gender-responsive and inclusive DRR has never been more urgent. Hazards and risks are not experienced equally; women, in particular, face unique challenges that compound the impacts of disasters.

In 2024, the Media Saving Lives project conducted in partnership with the World Broadcasting Unions, highlighted the importance of media as a vital component of MHEWS.