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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).

Photo of all attendees of the workshop on early warning systems in Rwanda
Update
Nile Basin countries advance early warning systems through integrated risk assessment and forecasting

Countries across the Nile Basin are strengthening their capacity to anticipate and respond to climate-related hazards, as experts convened for a four-day technical workshop to advance multi-hazard risk assessment and flood early warning systems

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Barcelona SME Resilience Forum
Press release
Barcelona forum highlights urgent need to strengthen SME resilience

the Barcelona SME Resilience Forum brought together public authorities, business leaders, and experts from across Europe to strengthen the resilience of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises against disasters, climate impacts, and systemic shocks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Barcelona City Council
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce
Ms Sandra Amlang standing with Salalah Delegation for celebrating becoming a resilience hub
Update
Salalah steps forward as a regional resilience leader, advancing safer cities across the Arab States

Salalah Steps Forward as a Regional Resilience Hub, Shaping the Future of Safer Cities in the Arab Region

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Sad Afghan male after the Herat earthquake in Afghanistan
Press release
First ‘International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes’ to Be Observed on 29 April

As the world prepares to mark the first commemoration of the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes on 29 April, the UN is calling on governments, cities, schools & workplaces to take part in the global campaign “Drop. Cover. Hold On.”

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Press release
Astana Recognized as Central Asia’s First MCR2030 Resilience Hub

Astana has been recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub in Central Asia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Group of participants and representatives of the UNDRR, UNICEF, Youth Representatives are standing at the UNICEF Pavilion booth
Press release
Children and youth take center stage in urban climate action at Regional Ecological Summit

UNDRR and UNICEF launch special report on protecting children from intensifying urban heat across Europe and Central Asia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Rio Grande do Sul fortalece su gobernanza para construir recuperación resiliente
Update
Rio Grande do Sul strengthens its governance to build a resilient recovery

The project includes technical assistance from UNDRR to support the development of methodologies and tools, strengthen institutional arrangements and public policies for resilient recovery, and expand capacities at regional, state and municipal levels.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Secretaria da Reconstrução Gaúcha
Secretary-General UN
Statements and messages
With intention and forethought, we can build safer towns and cities, however hard the ground shakes says UN Secretary-General António Guterres

With intention and forethought, we can build safer towns and cities, however hard the ground shakes.

United Nations - Headquarters
North Macedonia Crisis Coordination Centre, AICS, UNDRR, UNDP, and other stakeholders convene in Skopje for project launch
Update
Regional initiative rolls out in North Macedonia to boost early warning systems and disaster resilience in the Western Balkans

A three‑year regional initiative to boost disaster resilience in the Western Balkans is now being rolled out in North Macedonia, with support from the Government of Italy through AICS and implementation led by UNDRR and partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Group photo of participants holding their certificates for attending the Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Urban Resilience and the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities
Update
From resilience assessment to action: Training trainers to strengthen urban resilience

UNDRR GETI held a Training of Trainers in Incheon to strengthen urban resilience. 30 experts learned to use the Disaster Resilience Scorecard to help cities move from risk assessment to multi-sector action, supporting the MCR2030 initiative.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)

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