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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

Recife - Building Urban Resilience: Latin American Cities Share DRR Strategies at High-Level Panel
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Latin American cities share DRR strategies at High-Level panel

This series is promoted by UNDRR, in partnership with the Ministry of Cities and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to leverage DRR knowledge concerning climate resilience and adaptation for local governments leading up to and during COP30.

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)
Belize City Takes Key Step Toward Local DRR Planning
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Belize City takes key step toward local DRR planning

This effort is part of the broader Belize Inclusive Resilience in Safe and SMART Spaces Joint Programme. It aligns with global frameworks including the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Belize - government
Tech4DRR: democratizing innovation to reduce disaster risk
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Democratizing innovation to reduce disaster risk

Tech4DRR will be launched on July 23 during a public virtual event and includes the presentation of all five chapters of the report and a high-level panel featuring representatives from international agencies, the private sector, and development partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
ARISE-US
Scientific and Technical Advisory Group
Guyana’s National Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for All Guyana’s National Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for All
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Guyana’s National Consultative Workshop to Strengthen EW4All

The workshop forms part of Guyana’s ongoing efforts to build a comprehensive, people-centred Early Warning System (EWS), aligned with international good practices.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Civil Defense Commission
Members of the LAC Womens' Network and SRSG Kamal Kishore stand in front of a pledge wall
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LAC women take lead in shaping a gender-responsive, resilient future

With over 1,500 members and four elected representatives, the LAC Women's Network brings the voices and stories of women from an expansive region where disasters intersect with deep-rooted inequalities.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Bahamas RP27
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The Bahamas will host the RP27 as region commits to resilient recovery

RP27 is expected to be more than just a forum—it will serve as a pivotal moment to reaffirm our collective commitment and inspire renewed collaboration across sectors and societies.

The Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
La juventud lidera el progreso en la RRD
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Youth leads progress in DRR

This event is the result of the work driven by the Network since the Regional Youth Declaration, presented in 2023 during the RP23, and reflects the joint effort of more than 600 members from across the region.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean education Ministers reaffirm commitment to safer and more resilient schools
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Caribbean Ministers reaffirm commitment to safer and resilient schools

Ministers reaffirmed commitment to CSSI, agreed on concrete actions to advance school safety, including coordination, reporting, and budget planning. Youth voices and regional cooperation were central to the Forum hosted in Saint Lucia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Saint Lucia - government
Alianzas público-privadas: inversión estratégica para una resiliencia integral
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Public-Private partnerships: investments for comprehensive resilience

Resilience is not just a public policy—it is a collective effort that requires the engagement of industry, business associations, and productive territories.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems
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Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems

The consultation also served as a platform to launch the UN Joint SDG Fund Programme Belize Inclusive Resilience in Safe and SMART Spaces, implemented by UN Women and UNDRR.

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

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