UNDRR News

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).

Participants at Resilient Infrastructure workshop in Moldova
Update

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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Moldova - government
EW4All High Level Event with UNSG Antonio Guterres
Press release

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

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
UNDRR ROAS at WUF12 Cairo
Update

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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Strengthening EW4All in Sudan
Update

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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
Street thermometer in summer marking 49 degrees celsius
Op Ed

We need bold solutions to extreme heat - now. We are not going to be able to air-condition our way out of this.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Participants of ministerial roundtable of RP2024
Opportunities

Learn about the key outcomes of the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for DRR, including the Political Declaration from the Ministerial Roundtable, the Montenegro Call for Action on Earthquake Risk, and the Children and Youth Call to Action.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Ministerial Roundtable
Press release

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today in Montenegro, with Member States endorsing a political declaration on strengthening disaster risk reduction and addressing climate change impacts in the region

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Montenegro - government
European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
Council of Europe (COE)
European Disability Forum
2024 Regional Platform opening
Press release

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction officially opened today in Budva, Montenegro, bringing together civil protection leaders and over 500 participants from 55 UN Member States.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Montenegro - government
Secretary-General António Guterres
Statements and messages

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami - one of the deadliest disasters in recent history. More than 230,000 people lost their lives.

United Nations - Headquarters
Group Photo of IDRLF 2024 speakers
Update

At the 3rd International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum Incheon 2024 (IDRLF 2024), global leaders reiterated a clear message: collaboration is the cornerstone for building local capacity to disaster resilience.

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
Ministry of the Interior and Safety

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