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).

Paola Albrito, at the MTR session on gender
Press release
Paola Albrito appointed as the new Director of UNDRR

The Office of the Secretary-General has appointed Ms. Paola Albrito as the next Director of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction effective 1 October 2022.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Aerial view on Makati city - Modern financial and business district of Metro Manila, Philippines.
Update
Makati City becomes the second Resilience Hub in Asia-Pacific

The City of Makati in the Philippines is named as the second Resilience Hub of Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) in the Asia-Pacific region.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
MCR2030 Resilience Hub certificate presentation
Update
Cities on frontline of risk recognized for resilience leadership

TWO city champions of disaster resilience were recognized for their commitment to inspire other municipalities to scale up risk reduction. Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) acknowledged Wroclaw, Poland, and Makati, Philippines, as Resilience Hubs

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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)
City Government of Makati
Incheon Mayor Yoo Disaster Resilience Forum.
Update
‘No boundaries between cities’ on road to resilience

‘THERE should be no boundaries between the cities of the world as we work together amid the crises that humanity faces.’ This was the rallying call of Mayor of Incheon Mr Yoo Jeong-bok as he opened today’s International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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)
Incheon Metropolitan City
Isabella Rolla of CBI is speaking at the training
Update
Finance: The final frontier for local climate resilience

AN INNOVATIVE training is helping local governments bridge one of the biggest barriers to resilient and sustainable urban development in an era of escalating climate risk.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Climate Bonds Initiative
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
WIN DRR generic poster
Press release
Pacific geo-hazards expert and Indian researcher of river flood risk awarded top honours for women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction

The winners were selected from the 420 nominations that were received from 24 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The awards, which come with a cash prize, celebrate women's achievements in reducing disaster risk.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR)
Update
Cities are at the Forefront of Transitioning to Complex Risk Management

UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC, PAHO & WHO conclude joint online training programme with South-South Cities Exchange dedicating to sharing experiences in transitioning to managing complex risks and building a resilient future.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation
Pan American Health Organization
World Health Organization (WHO)
IDDRR 2022 KAZ
Update
European-Union funded project raises awareness about disaster preparedness in Astana, Kazakhstan

On Saturday, as part of the IDDRND and Rescuer’s Day in Kazakhstan, 80 school children from 4 different schools, aged between 14 and 16, participated in an event entitled “Rules of conduct in emergency situations of natural and man-made nature”.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Ministry of Emergency Situations (Kazakhstan)
DRM Assessment TKM
Update
European Union-funded project supports disaster risk management capacity development in Turkmenistan

Working Group of the National Platform presented the findings of the Capacity Assessment of Turkmenistan’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) system

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Image of Wroclaw in Poland.
Update
UN-led initiative welcomes Wroclaw as a Resilience Hub

Amidst a summer marked by extreme heat and drought, the Polish city welcomed tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the latest example of leadership in the face of multiple man-made and natural hazards

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia

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