UNDRR News

Officially reported data by national governments through the Sendai Framework Monitor show significant progress in reducing disaster mortality, strengthening disaster risk reduction strategies and expanding multi-hazard early warning systems.

The complexity and scale of climate change create a unique challenge. However, through risk-informed action and working in an integrated way, these challenges can be better understood and addressed in a tailored manner.

As climate extremes intensify, one challenge stands out: acting early, before hazards become disasters. At HNPW 2026, UNDRR and partners explored how disaster impact data can drive smarter, anticipatory action.

As risks intensify, countries are calling for data-driven decision-support tools to strengthen early warning and early action, recovery and resilience, unlocking DRR and climate financing, and supporting sustainable development initiatives

As the Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework reach 10 years, their indicators highlight a shared opportunity: stronger coherence and coordination between climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

At the 2025 Bonn Technical Forum, the pivotal role of intergovernmental regional organizations in advancing integrated approaches to DRR and climate action were discussed, stressing data, partnerships and finance to build resilient societies.

Over 100 experts gathered in the 2024 Bonn Technical Forum to explore and enhance tracking on non-economic losses to enable better understanding and action.

The devastating impact of the climate emergency is most visible among the islands of the world, where the Pacific region remains at the forefront of disaster risk exposure. The region faces its devastating impacts through extreme and slow-onset events.

A decline in disaster-related mortality alongside an increase in the disaster-affected population highlights improved preparedness capabilities. However, it underscores the urgent need to enhance resilience-building and address underlying risks.

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.