UNDRR News

Signs are pointing to a potentially powerful El Niño event — but there is no need for panic. It is an opportunity to stress-test our disaster risk governance systems, and to strengthen protection for the most vulnerable communities.

Representatives from across the Euro-Mediterranean region gathered for the UfM Civil Protection Meeting to advance regional cooperation on disaster risk management and support the 2030 UfM Action Plan on Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management.

This month's issue covers the launch of UNDRR's Annual Report 2025, stories on digital risk, disability inclusion, urban resilience, and extreme heat and much more inside.

Apply now for the 2027 RISK Award, endowed with a project funding of up to €100,000! Phase I runs from 1 June to 31 July 2026 (12:00 CET).

Egypt is taking important steps to strengthen its financial resilience to disasters and climate-related risks through the development of a national disaster risk financing strategy.

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

How Barcelona, with support from UNDRR through its Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of SMEs initiative, began addressing vulnerabilities among SMEs by building an ecosystem designed to support business continuity and long-term preparedness.

Tohoku Boring Co., Ltd., based in Sendai, Japan, demonstrates how even a small business of 46 employees can move from reactive response and recovery to proactive resilience, benefiting both the business and the wider community.

Working alongside national institutions, local authorities, and a wide range of stakeholders, the process focuses on assessing capacities, identifying gaps, and supporting the development of local governance plans for DRR and resilience.

The nominations for the 2026 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open.