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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).

UN General Assembly
Update
One step closer to legal protection from disasters

The adoption of the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters (PPED) Resolution is an important moment for DRR. It takes us closer to a global legal foundation to protecting people during disasters and reducing risks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Participants for the ARISE events
Feature
Explore session highlights and key insights from the ARISE Symposium on Climate and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

The ARISE Symposium on Climate and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, held on 25 November in Dubai, convened leaders from the private and public sectors, real estate professionals, infrastructure experts, and international organizations.

UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
Conference room with participants in discussion.
Update
Collaboration is key to enhancing disaster-related statistics: Global Expert Forum highlights

The Fourth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics was held from 28 October to 1 November, 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was the first time that this Global Expert Forum took place in the continent of Africa.

African Union Commission
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA)
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL)
Speaker at the ARISE Symposium in Dubai
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ARISE symposium advances global agenda on climate and disaster resilient infrastructure

The ARISE Symposium on Climate and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure convened over 120 leaders in Dubai to accelerate efforts towards building resilient infrastructure in the face of growing climate and disaster risks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Registration desk and information desks at GP2022
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The Information Note for the Global Platform 2025 is now available in all six official UN languages

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is pleased to announce that the Information Note for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is available in the six official languages of the United Nations.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Kenya advances to integrate climate action and disaster risk reduction

From 25 to 29 November 2024, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Regional Office for Africa organized two workshops in Nairobi, Kenya in support of the draft Disaster Risk Management (DRM) strategy currently under development.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Sixth High-level Meeting of Ministers and Authorities on the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in the Americas and the Caribbean
Press release
Regional leaders drive resilience with action-oriented disaster risk commitments

The unified voice of the region, shaped by the leadership of these ministers, underscores their commitment to building resilience and safeguarding its communities against future risks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Saint Kitts and Nevis - government
promotional flyer of the MCR2030 online training for Nicosia
Update
Nicosia advances its urban resilience goals with UNDRR support

On 4 December 2024, the first-ever MCR2030 training session for Nicosia was successfully held online.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
DRR Financing workshop in Armenia
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Workshop to advance DRR financing brings together government, financial institutions and development partners in Armenia

DRR financing workshop in Armenia gathered over 40 participants from government, development and private sectors to discuss financing strategies, tools, policies, and collaboration to enhance resilience against natural hazards and climate change impacts.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
National consultation on revising DRR strategy in Djibouti
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Djibouti launches national consultation on revising disaster risk reduction strategy and action plan

The two-day National Consultation Workshop on revising Djibouti's National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and its Action Plan concluded successfully in Djibouti city, marking a key step in its commitment.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States

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