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Key stakeholders in Tajikistan meet at the National DRR Platform in Dushanbe
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National DRR Platform of Tajikistan approves approaches to digitalize monitoring of the national strategy and develop information portal

A regular meeting of the National Platform of the Republic of Tajikistan for DRR was held in Dushanbe. The event was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairperson of the National Platform, Sulaimon Ziyozoda.

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Meeting of key stakeholders in Tajikistan on establishing a framework for disaster risk information exchange
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Tajikistan to establish framework for Disaster Risk Information Exchange

A consultative meeting on Disaster Risk Information Exchange convened in Dushanbe, brought together national specialists and international experts dedicated to DRR and the enhancement of multi-hazard early warning systems.

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Interagency members in Tajikistan during meeting on national strategy
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Interagency working group of Tajikistan's national DRR platform agrees on approaches to monitor the implementation of the national strategy

The Interagency Experts Working Group of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) discusses strategic tools for enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, improving data collection, and developing early warning systems in the country.

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Opening plenary of EURESFO26
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UNDRR brings local voices to the center at the 13th European Urban Resilience Forum

The 13th EURESFO, held in Guimarães, Portugal, brought together urban resilience practitioners, city leaders, and international partners to accelerate local action on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate adaptation, and resilient urban governance.

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Tajikistan modernizes disaster loss reporting systems with technical training on DELTA resilience platform

Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense of Tajikistan, in collaboration with UNDRR, conducted a comprehensive technical training on the deployment and operationalization of the DELTA Resilience Disaster Loss and Damage Tracking System.

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Members of the Inter-agency working group during the meeting on Disaster Losses and Damage in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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Tajikistan enhances national Disaster Loss and Damage reporting with new disaggregated framework

Inter-Agency Working Group on Disaster Loss and Damage (DLD) convened its first meeting at the Crisis Management Centre of the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.

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Tajikistan reviews progress on national early warning systems roadmap

Tajikistan National Pillar Leads convened the second coordination meeting with relevant state agencies and international partners to review the implementation of the National Roadmap on Enhancing Early Warning Systems for 2024–2027.

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group exercise is being facilitated
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Building business resilience in Venice: UNDRR and VSF put SMEs to the test at Venice Climate Week 2026

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.

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Portugal's resilient cities network gathers in the Azores for 14th edition of the national meeting

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.

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Group photo with the MCR2030 certificates
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Strengthening collaboration for urban resilience in Serbia

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

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