UNDRR News

On 26 December 2004, the world experienced one of the most devastating disasters in recent history when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck with unprecedented force, claiming around 230,000 lives and wreaking havoc on fourteen countries.

The Government of Ghana and UNDRR organized a joint three-day workshop to foster integration between disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA) and national development planning in Ghana.

The profound lessons learned from this disaster have been instrumental in shaping disaster preparedness strategies worldwide, including in the Caribbean.

This year, UNDRR ROAS marked IDDRR through diverse events across the Arab region, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in protecting children and youth from disasters while empowering them to contribute to disaster-resilient communities.

Indigenous Peoples are stewards of biodiversity, yet are remain disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters. Recognizing their role in DRR and conservation efforts is essential to adress common global agendas.

From 9 to 13 December 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, experts from disaster management, meteorology, and hydrology authorities from across the region gathered to address the transboundary challenges posed by drought and flood in the Horn of Africa.

True strategic risk communication reaches the whole community, ensuring that everyone, including the most vulnerable populations, are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to respond effectively.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) successfully concluded a key workshop under its "Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of SMEs" project, bringing together representatives from Spain, Barbados, and Japan

The case of Isber Yala resonates with other Indigenous communities in the region, which, exposed to multiple hazards, has been impacted by landslides, floods, storms, and droughts that disproportionately affect Indigenous peoples.

The UNDRR RBAS launched an evacuation drill in 27 schools across Egypt as part of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 campaign “Are you ready?”.