UNDRR News

UNDRR and the VSF brought disaster risk reduction to the heart of the business community, hosting Business Under Pressure — an interactive scenario exercise for small and medium-sized enterprises as part of Venice Climate Week 2026.

Anga do Heroísmo hosts the 14th edition of the National Meeting of Resilient Cities and Towns, bringing together local authorities, civil protection professionals, academic experts and international partners to exchange knowledge on urban resilience.

On 2–3 June 2026, representatives from 27 MCR2030 member cities and municipalities in Serbia gathered for the first MCR2030 Annual Meeting in Serbia.

The next Europe & Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place in Romania from the 25th to 27th of May 2027

The International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes on 29 April was championed by Uzbekistan, which hosted a major global commemoration event in Tashkent with more than 200 representatives from over 22 countries.

the Barcelona SME Resilience Forum brought together public authorities, business leaders, and experts from across Europe to strengthen the resilience of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises against disasters, climate impacts, and systemic shocks.

Astana has been recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub in Central Asia.

UNDRR and UNICEF launch special report on protecting children from intensifying urban heat across Europe and Central Asia.

A three‑year regional initiative to boost disaster resilience in the Western Balkans is now being rolled out in North Macedonia, with support from the Government of Italy through AICS and implementation led by UNDRR and partners.

On 15 April 2026, UNDRR facilitated a Training of Trainers (ToT) on disability inclusion in DRR in Brussels, marking the opening day of the three-day READY Baltics Kick-off Meeting organized by the EDF.