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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).

National Workshop on Disaster Tracking System and Risk analysis in Sudan
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Reflecting on the success of Sudan's disaster risk management workshop

In a significant stride towards enhancing disaster risk management, the UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States Sudan concluded a three-day workshop focused on strengthening national capacities for compiling and analyzing disaster-related statistics.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Anticipatory action as key to building disaster resilience workshop in Iraq
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Iraq workshop highlights anticipatory action as key to building disaster resilience

UNDRR ROAS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment in Iraq, FAO, WFP, and IOM organized a significant workshop titled "Building Resilience: Anticipatory Action Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction in Iraq."

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Sixth Session of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction
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SRSG Kamal Kishore addresses High-Level Ministerial Meeting at the Sixth Session of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Sixth Session of the Arab Coordination Mechanism for Disaster Risk Reduction, organized by the League of Arab States, took place in Cairo, bringing together Arab member states and key stakeholders.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
African Woman painting on an easel
Opportunities
Join the 2024 Africa Youth Art Competition for International Day for Disaster Risk reduction!

In the context of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 under the theme "Empowering the next generation for a resilient future" we are pleased to announce the launch of a Youth Art Competition.

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UNDRR August 2024 newsletter

This month from UNDRR: Join the Santiago network! OBNEs are invited to boost climate resilience. Plus, insights from Hurricane Beryl, register for the GAR Report launch, and join the 'Are You Ready?' campaign. Follow PreventionWeb on LinkedIn!

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Opportunities
The Santiago network launches call for members

The Santiago network is receiving expressions of interest for membership to the network.

Santiago Network
Belem assesses capacities for inclusive and comprehensive climate and disaster risks management
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On the road to COP30, Belem assesses capacities for inclusive and comprehensive climate and disaster risks management

In Belém, the capital of the state of Pará, the climate crisis has contributed to extreme heat events and rising sea levels, threatening urban infrastructure and increasing the vulnerability of the poorest populations.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability - South America Secretariat
Makati city visit to Incheon city
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Makati and Incheon city-to-city learning on climate resilience and heatwave management

UNDRR ONEA & GETI and Incheon Metropolitan City welcomed a delegation from Makati City in the Philippines for a study visit organized by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Incheon Metropolitan City
City Government of Makati
Asian Institute of Management
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
Estrategias regionales para la resiliencia climática en América Latina se fortalecen desde Cali
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Regional strategies for climate resilience in Latin America strengthened in Cali

The workshop on Integrated Climate and Disaster Risk Management brought together more than 50 representatives from all over Latin America with a clear objective: to develop joint strategies to face the challenges of climate change and disasters.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
National training workshop on Sendai Framework Monitoring held in Jordan
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National training workshop on Sendai Framework Monitoring held in Jordan

Jordan hosted a national training workshop on the Sendai Framework Monitoring for DRR. The workshop aimed to enhance governance in disaster risk reduction and raise awareness of the importance of monitoring the implementation of the Sendai Framework.

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

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