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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EU-Funded Consultation Workshop Validates the Results of Tajikistan’s Disaster Risk Management System Capacity Assessment and Action Plan

UNDRR conducted a consultative workshop to discuss the results and planned actions to strengthen the country’s DRM System. Participants included a wide range of stakeholders from different sectors engaged in disaster risk reduction in Tajikistan.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Dushanbe joins MCR2030
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European Union-funded project strengthens resilience of Dushanbe

Through financial support from the European Union, the city of Dushanbe and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted two self-assessment workshops focused on disaster resilience.

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NALA GA
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The Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe join UNDRR’s Making Cities Resilient 2030 Initiative

The Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS) joined the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s (UNDRR) Making Cities Resilient 2030 Initiative (MCR2030) to support building resilience in South-Eastern Europe.

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Bishkek meeting
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European-Union-funded project supports Bishkek’s detailed disaster resilience assessment

With financial support from the EU, and the facilitation of UNDRR, the city of Bishkek launched its Detailed Disaster Resilience Scorecard Assessment process, which forms a part of the city’s wider Local Disaster Resilience Strategy development process.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
SRSG and H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat Minister of International Cooperation
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The Head of UNDRR discusses with Egypt strengthening cooperation and supporting its presidency of the COP27

SRSG visited Egypt from 8 to 9 May 2022 and met with representatives of the Egyptian government, members of the United Nations team in Egypt, and partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
CRM TOT
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Arab States Training of Trainers in Comprehensive Climate and Disaster Risk Management

UNDRR Regional Office for the Arab states in partnership with UNDRR Office in Bonn organized two days workshop and regional training on Comprehensive Risk Management in the Arab region

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
UNDRR Bonn Office
Maloe in Sweden.
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Malmö named as Sweden’s second Resilience Hub

Swedish coastal city recognised for its work to reduce the risk posed by rising sea levels, extreme weather and climate change.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
An African man biking through flooded streets.
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Member States commit to enhance access to financing for prevention and risk-informed investments in developing countries

At the 2022 Economic and Social Council Forum on Financing for Development, convened in New York from 25 to 28 April, Member States adopted an outcome document which firmly embeds risk reduction and resilience within the financing for development agenda.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - New York UNHQ Liaison Office
Statements and messages
Remarks by SRSG Mizutori: Consultation on Water and Adaptation at COP27 - in Cairo, Egypt

UNDRR dedicates significant attention to water-related risks and challenges. The Sendai Framework systemically addresses disaster risk and promotes national and local DRR strategies that account for multi-hazard risks, including those related to water.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
SRSG Mizutori
Statements and messages
SRSG Mizutori - "The goals set out in the Sendai Framework cannot be achieved with a financial system that favours prosperity over people and planet"

Statement by SRSG Mizutori, ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Side Event on De-Risking Investments for People, Planet, and Prosperity

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - New York UNHQ Liaison Office

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