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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promotional flyer of the MCR2030 online training for Nicosia
Update

On 4 December 2024, the first-ever MCR2030 training session for Nicosia was successfully held online.

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DRR Financing workshop in Armenia
Update

DRR financing workshop in Armenia gathered over 40 participants from government, development and private sectors to discuss financing strategies, tools, policies, and collaboration to enhance resilience against natural hazards and climate change impacts.

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MCR2030 panel session during the Regional Platform
Update

The ECA Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction hosted a series of events highlighting innovative urban resilience strategies and showcasing the dedication of cities and partners committed to creating resilient, climate-adaptive communities.

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Participants at Resilient Infrastructure workshop in Moldova
Update

UNDRR hosted a workshop in Chisinau, bringing together government representatives and development partners to advance critical infrastructure resilience in Moldova through interactive tools and stakeholder discussions.

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Moldova - government
Participants of ministerial roundtable of RP2024
Opportunities

Learn about the key outcomes of the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for DRR, including the Political Declaration from the Ministerial Roundtable, the Montenegro Call for Action on Earthquake Risk, and the Children and Youth Call to Action.

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Ministerial Roundtable
Press release

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today in Montenegro, with Member States endorsing a political declaration on strengthening disaster risk reduction and addressing climate change impacts in the region

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Montenegro - government
European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
Council of Europe (COE)
European Disability Forum
2024 Regional Platform opening
Press release

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction officially opened today in Budva, Montenegro, bringing together civil protection leaders and over 500 participants from 55 UN Member States.

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Montenegro - government
Dushanbe training on disability inclusion
Update

Tajikistan hosted a UNDRR-led training to empower disability organizations in disaster risk reduction, focusing on urban resilience, inclusion, and equitable strategies to strengthen disaster preparedness in a changing climate.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Disaster research day 2024 workshop in Vienna
Update

The 2024 Disaster Research Days in Vienna gathered experts to advance DRR through science and policy, emphasizing resilience education, urban DRR initiatives, and alignment with climate goals, underscoring the importance of cross-sector collaboration.

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Early Warnings for All workshop
Update

On October 3-4 an important workshop is taking place in Dushanbe within the framework of the “Strengthening resilience to disasters and climate change in Tajikistan” joint project of the UNDRR and the Government of Switzerland.

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