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UNDRR July 2026 newsletter

This month's issue covers new resources to strengthen early warning systems, growing global momentum on urban resilience, and partnerships advancing disaster risk reduction across the Americas, Africa, the Arab region and Asia-Pacific, and more inside.

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The Cool Off in Culture campaign
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How cultural spaces offer a cool escape from the heat

The heatwaves of today are the coolest heatwaves we are likely to experience for the rest of our lives. SRSG Kamal Kishore reflects on how cultural institutions can play a central role in extreme heat action – and in disaster risk reduction more broadly.

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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.

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Key stakeholders in Tajikistan meet at the National DRR Platform in Dushanbe
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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.

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

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

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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.

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Search-and-rescue teams work through the rubble of a collapsed building in El Paraíso, southwest Caracas
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

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Group photo for the Kenya DRFS Launch, with everyone pictured holding a physical copy of the strategy report. The photo has been taken indoors
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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.

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Meeting of key stakeholders in Tajikistan on establishing a framework for disaster risk information exchange
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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.

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Interagency members in Tajikistan during meeting on national strategy
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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.

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