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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).

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Update
Arab States strengthen regional cooperation on urban resilience and risk-informed development

Representatives from governments, regional organizations, United Nations agencies, technical institutions and city authorities gathered in Algiers for a three-day regional workshop on urban resilience, smart cities and risk-informed development.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Key stakeholders in Tajikistan meet at the National DRR Platform in Dushanbe
Update
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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Update
Morocco advances national early warning systems to protect communities from natural hazards

Morocco advances national early warning systems to protect communities from natural hazards

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
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Update
Risks to resilience – Enhancing climate action through coherent approaches

The complexity and scale of climate change create a unique challenge. However, through risk-informed action and working in an integrated way, these challenges can be better understood and addressed in a tailored manner.

UNDRR Bonn Office
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Statements and messages
Statement on Venezuela earthquakes by Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction

Statement on Venezuela earthquakes by Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Press release
Kenya launches its Disaster Risk Financing Strategy 2026–2030

The National Treasury has launched Kenya’s Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) Strategy 2026–2030, marking a decisive step forward in strengthening the country’s ability to protect lives, livelihoods, and development gains from the impacts of disasters.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Meeting of key stakeholders in Tajikistan on establishing a framework for disaster risk information exchange
Update
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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Interagency members in Tajikistan during meeting on national strategy
Update
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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Op Ed
Eleven lessons in risk governance from the Panama Canal

In more than a century of operation, the authorities that manage the Panama Canal have accumulated some valuable lessons in risk governance that are relevant to other major infrastructure systems – and to disaster risk reduction more broadly.

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Vietnamese woman wears the traditional conical hat, known as Non La, used to shield the face from the hot sun, during an extreme heat wave.
Update
Chronic heat: impacts and solutions from South-East Asia and East Africa

While populations in continental regions are predominantly exposed to seasonal cumulative excess heat, many populations in tropical and subtropical climates are chronically exposed to high temperatures and high humidity.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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