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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).

Barcarena integra salud pública, seguridad alimentar e inclusión de personas con discapacidad en su plano local de resiliencia
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Barcarena’s communities add disability-inclusion, public health, and food security actions into local resilience strategy

Barcarena completed three addenda to the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities, with technical support from UNDRR, including the addendum for public health, the inclusion of people with disabilities and the resilience of food systems.

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Fighting inequality for a resilient future
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Fighting inequality for a resilient future: UNDRR puts inequality in the spotlight at MENA Climate Week 2023

UNDRR held an inspiring event titled "Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future" during MENA Climate Week 2023 hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from 8-12 October 2023.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Afghanistan earthquake
Statements and messages
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and head of UNDRR, Ms. Mami Mizutori, expresses her condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake that struck western Afghanistan on 7 October

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Towards Integrated Planning – Accelerating Urban Resilience in a Changing Climate
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UNDRR leads discussions on accelerating urban resilience in a changing climate at MENA Climate Week 2023

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) spearheaded discussions on accelerating urban resilience in a changing climate at the MENA Climate Week 2023 underway in Riyadh.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Arab Africa Conference: Towards a Resilient Future
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Arab-Africa Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction sets the stage for ‘Arab-Africa Call of Tunis’

Tunisia, 3 October 2023 – The Arab-Africa Conference on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction recently concluded, leaving behind a trail of insights, commitments, and renewed stamina in the realm of disaster risk reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Global Urban Resilience Forum
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Addressing climate challenges: Dubai hosts the first Global Urban Resilience Forum and unveils the Urban Resilience Action on Climate Change.

Dubai, 6 October 2023 – Against the backdrop of escalating climate-related disasters, the Global Urban Resilience Forum brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the world.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
IDDRR card 2023
Statements and messages
Amid record temperatures, floods, fires, more investment in disaster resilience, adaptation key to safe future, Secretary-General says in observance message

Fighting inequality is the theme of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction let us reaffirm our commitment to investing in resilience, adaptation, and building a safe and just future.

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Head of UNDRR Ms Mami Mizutori
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National-local partnership key to strengthen urban resilience

A major international conference on urban development has called for an acceleration of national government-led approaches on climate resilience ahead of the upcoming COP28.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Dubai Police
United Arab Emirates - government
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
De-risking investment panel
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Private sector investing in resilience building

UNDRR Deputy Chief, Partnerships Branch, joined a moderated discussion on Data-Driven Decision-Making for Resilient Cities where he shared how the private sector can play a crucial role in financing and directing investments for disaster risk reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Kenyan environmentalist Ms Nzambi Mate
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Resilience ‘a necessity’ for better future

Resilience is the foundation for a more prosperous and sustainable future in the face of escalating climate risk, a major conference on urban development was told

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Dubai Police
United Arab Emirates - government
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)

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