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).

Costa Rican cow-boy on horse
Update
United Nations organizations’ support to community-driven recovery, risk knowledge and governance enhances disaster and climate resilience in Costa Rica

The UN supports localized recovery and resilience in Costa Rica, engaging over 15,000 volunteer water managers to secure water for nearly 30% of the population.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
People walking through their village in Tajikistan.
Update
Integrated approaches to addressing disaster, climate and environmental risks enable impactful UN support to building resilience in Tajikistan

In August 2023, the UN and the Government of Tajikistan launched the ‘Early Warnings for All’ Initiative to improve disaster risk management. Anchored to the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, it involves key government and UN partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Two young women at a public space in Chisinau, Moldova
Update
Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative drives risk reduction and resilience building activities that are aligned with local, national, and regional priorities in Moldova

UN organizations in Moldova enhanced governance by producing a guidance document on addressing human mobility challenges due to climate change.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
group of women in Bhaktapur smiling and working in the street.
Update
Successful localization of disaster risk reduction efforts in Nepal is supported through well-coordinated UN partners present at the provincial levels, and innovative research partnership

In 2023, the PARIWARTAN project concluded, led by IOM and partners in Nepal. It assisted federal, provincial, and local governments in implementing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
An indigenous man dressing with his traditional clothes and paints in the edge of a river at Embera Drua, Panama
Update
Unique high-level national coordination on disaster risk reduction in cooperation with international partners drives progress on comprehensive disaster risk management in Panama

In 2022, Panama approved the National Policy for Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management (PNGIRD) and the National Strategic Plan for Disaster Risk Management (PENGIRD) for 2022-2030, marking significant strides in national disaster risk management.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Promoting South-South Cooperation: Building Bridges between the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean
Update
Promoting South-South cooperation: Building bridges between the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean

The Caribbean and the Indian Ocean Island States are among the most disaster-prone regions globally, facing hurricanes, cyclones, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Their size, limited resources, and geographical isolation amplify these challenges.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Barbados - government
University of the West Indies - St. Augustine, the
Suriname Advances National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy
Update
Suriname advances national disaster risk reduction strategy to ensure alignment with its national adaptation plan

Suriname's development framework, as outlined in the National Development Plan 2017-2021, underscores the country's commitment to disaster risk management and climate change action.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
UNDRR Bonn Office
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
University of the West Indies - St. Augustine, the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Atlixco impulsa la protección del patrimonio cultural ante desastres con un innovador Plan de Acción
Update
Atlixco promotes cultural heritage protection against disasters with an Action Plan

This innovative tool allows for the identification of gaps and opportunities, the definition of priority actions, and the promotion of community participation in integrating specific measures into territorial planning instruments.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Green Globe with Network connection and stack of silver coins with seedlings growing on top
Opportunities
The Global Assessment Report 2025: Financing and Investing for Our Future: Call for submissions

The Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2025 will measure the cost of not investing in resilience for people the planet and prosperity.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Team of people working together and combining pieces of gears
Opportunities
Call for applications for GP2025 Sessions' Organizing Teams

UNDRR is pleased to launch a Call for Applications to serve on the GP2025 Sessions' Organizing Teams. The Global Platform Organizing Teams (OTs) are multi-stakeholder groups of experts that help shape the substantive aspects of Global Platforms

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

You might also find these helpful

Cover- Shutterstock main report
Publications
We produce a range of publications by collecting and analysing risk data through a range of tools, knowledge products, and mobilising like-minded partners.
Cheerful young black lady leading international group of protestors
Campaigns
Our communications and advocacy campaigns call for taking action today to protect people and prevent disasters from happening.
Media Centre Thumb
Media centre
Access to a range of multimedia resources related to disaster risk reduction, including news releases, photos, videos, and other materials.
WIN DRR Leadership Awards
DRR Awards
These awards not only celebrate exemplary contributions but also encourage efforts to build more resilient societies.