UNDRR News

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).

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Rio Grande do Sul strengthens its governance to build a resilient recovery

The project includes technical assistance from UNDRR to support the development of methodologies and tools, strengthen institutional arrangements and public policies for resilient recovery, and expand capacities at regional, state and municipal levels.

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With intention and forethought, we can build safer towns and cities, however hard the ground shakes says UN Secretary-General António Guterres

With intention and forethought, we can build safer towns and cities, however hard the ground shakes.

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North Macedonia Crisis Coordination Centre, AICS, UNDRR, UNDP, and other stakeholders convene in Skopje for project launch
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Regional initiative rolls out in North Macedonia to boost early warning systems and disaster resilience in the Western Balkans

A three‑year regional initiative to boost disaster resilience in the Western Balkans is now being rolled out in North Macedonia, with support from the Government of Italy through AICS and implementation led by UNDRR and partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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From resilience assessment to action: Training trainers to strengthen urban resilience

UNDRR GETI held a Training of Trainers in Incheon to strengthen urban resilience. 30 experts learned to use the Disaster Resilience Scorecard to help cities move from risk assessment to multi-sector action, supporting the MCR2030 initiative.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
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UNDRR trains Baltic States practitioners on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

On 15 April 2026, UNDRR facilitated a Training of Trainers (ToT) on disability inclusion in DRR in Brussels, marking the opening day of the three-day READY Baltics Kick-off Meeting organized by the EDF.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Building disaster resilience in Barbados' tourism sector: Lessons from Atlantis Submarines

In the tourism sector, where safety, reliability, and reputation are inseparable, Atlantis Submarines shows resilience isn’t a one-off task or static plan but a living system shaped by people, processes, and continuous learning.

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UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
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Arab States strengthen Fire Risk Preparedness through real-time simulation and regional cooperation in Tunis

Government officials, civil protection authorities and regional experts gathered in Tunis to strengthen capacities in fire prevention and risk management.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
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PreventionWeb empowers students with disaster resilience knowledge

Early and sustained engagement with DRR knowledge and opportunities is essential to nurturing future professionals who will carry forward the principles of risk-informed development and community safety.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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The planet under heat stress: impacts beyond people and assets

Contemporary discussions on climate change and extreme heat remain largely anthropocentric, centring human health, infrastructure, and economic disruption while obscuring broader systemic impacts.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Capturing invisible heat: redefining how we measure losses

Heat is one of the deadliest climate hazards, yet its true impact remains difficult to quantify. Heat rarely leaves visible destruction, and its toll is often hidden in health statistics, economic losses, and gradual declines in well-being.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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