UNDRR News

This year, UNDRR ROAS marked IDDRR through diverse events across the Arab region, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in protecting children and youth from disasters while empowering them to contribute to disaster-resilient communities.

Indigenous Peoples are stewards of biodiversity, yet are remain disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters. Recognizing their role in DRR and conservation efforts is essential to adress common global agendas.

From 9 to 13 December 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, experts from disaster management, meteorology, and hydrology authorities from across the region gathered to address the transboundary challenges posed by drought and flood in the Horn of Africa.

True strategic risk communication reaches the whole community, ensuring that everyone, including the most vulnerable populations, are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to respond effectively.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) successfully concluded a key workshop under its "Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of SMEs" project, bringing together representatives from Spain, Barbados, and Japan

The case of Isber Yala resonates with other Indigenous communities in the region, which, exposed to multiple hazards, has been impacted by landslides, floods, storms, and droughts that disproportionately affect Indigenous peoples.

The UNDRR RBAS launched an evacuation drill in 27 schools across Egypt as part of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 campaign “Are you ready?”.

The adoption of the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters (PPED) Resolution is an important moment for DRR. It takes us closer to a global legal foundation to protecting people during disasters and reducing risks.

The ARISE Symposium on Climate and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, held on 25 November in Dubai, convened leaders from the private and public sectors, real estate professionals, infrastructure experts, and international organizations.

The Fourth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics was held from 28 October to 1 November, 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was the first time that this Global Expert Forum took place in the continent of Africa.