UNDRR News

The WTAD 2024 marks 20 years since the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004. This year’s commemoration, themed “Youth Engagement, Education, and Empowering the Next Generation,” showcased the vital role of young people in disaster risk reduction.

Nairobi hosted a three-day training of trainers on advancing inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies, organized by UNDRR and attended by key stakeholders from Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) today announced the launch of a Network of Corporate Chief Resilience Officers (CCRO).

Growing instances of extremely high temperatures, for longer durations, are adversely affecting lives across the globe. UNDRR hosted an event at COP29 to highlight actions to enhance the resilience of countries to extreme heat.

The ECA Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction hosted a series of events highlighting innovative urban resilience strategies and showcasing the dedication of cities and partners committed to creating resilient, climate-adaptive communities.

From August to October 2024, UNDRR organized three table-top exercises (TTX) in Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles

UNDRR hosted a workshop in Chisinau, bringing together government representatives and development partners to advance critical infrastructure resilience in Moldova through interactive tools and stakeholder discussions.

A flagship campaign to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected life-saving early warning systems is advancing and accelerating

UNDRR ROAS co-organized sessions at the World Urban Forum (WUF), a global platform where urban development experts and policymakers gathered to tackle pressing issues.

Sudan hosted two crucial workshops aimed at advancing its disaster early warning capabilities, with a focus on building resilience amidst the country’s unique challenges.