UNDRR News

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.

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

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.

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.

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