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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).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean

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Op Ed

We need to apply scientific knowledge to Disaster Risk Management and promote the creation of risk science in view of the permanent and growing increases in hazards, vulnerabilities and greater exposure.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Press release

More than 300 people from Latin America and the Caribbean came together virtually to address the progress in disaster preparation in the region. The meeting took place within the framework of the workshop entitled “Enhanced Disaster preparedness for

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Centro de Coordinación para la Prevención de los Desastres en América Central
Comité Andino para la Prevención y Atención de Desastres
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Food Programme (WFP)
CSSI FORUM
Update

According to the latest evidence, investments in safe schools provide economic returns for society and also contribute to economic recovery.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in the Education Sector (GADRRRES)
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Press release

The UNDRR and ECLAC released today the report entitled The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: an opportunity for a systemic approach to disaster risk for the Caribbean,

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL)
CSSI FORUM
Press release

Ministers of Education throughout the Caribbean Region and representatives of donor agencies convene at the Opening Session of the Review on School Safety in the Context of Systemic Risk: The Virtual Pre-Ministerial Forum being held during March 15-26, 2021.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Press release

Recording of the session (in spanish): HERE The COVID-19 pandemic, its impact and causality, has provided an opportunity to reflect on risk management and its importance in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It is undoubtedly a historic juncture

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Press release

The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T), through the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilience Societies (ARISE) initiative, is engaging the private sector to create more risk-resilient enterprises so that business can

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Regional Review on School Safety in the context of Systemic Risk: The Virtual Caribbean Safe School Initiative Pre-Ministerial Forum
Press release

Regional review on school safety in the context of systemic risk: the virtual Caribbean Safe School Initiative Pre-Ministerial forum will take place virtually from March 15 to 26 march.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Update

The threats of volcanic eruptions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and in Martinique once again bring to light the need for prevention and inter-sectoral cooperation to reduce the risk of disasters.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Update

Resilience can be created anywhere - even at the kitchen table. For six women from Chile and Japan who survived the massive tsunamis that devastated their villages, food played a vital role in helping their communities rebuild and recover. In the

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