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UNDRR complements Member States’ efforts to implement the Sendai Framework through its continued support for an all-of-society multi-stakeholder approach. More specifically, UNDRR works with Member States to develop and implement their DRR strategies and DRR-related aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and Common Country Analyses.
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    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa

    Meetings and conferences
    Sainte-Marie
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    In person
    Technical workshop on strengthening disaster risk governance in the IORA region
    Technical workshop on strengthening disaster risk governance in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) region aims to build institutional capacity, enhance legal frameworks, promote early warning systems, and foster regional cooperation for resilience.
    Meetings and conferences
    Busia County, Kenya
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    In person
    Kenya's 11th National Symposium for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025
    The 11th National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR 2025), themed “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” will be held in Busia County from 10–12 October, focusing on DRR financing, governance, innovation, and inclusive resilience strategies.
    Meetings and conferences
    Nairobi
    In person
    International day for disaster risk reduction for Africa
    Join our global call to fund resilience, not disasters! This 13 October, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction invites everyone to rethink how we prepare for disasters by investing in prevention before they strike.
    Meetings and conferences
    Addis Ababa
    In person
    International day of disaster risk reduction (IDDRR) 2025 in Ethiopia
    Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment to advancing disaster risk reduction and promoting a culture of prevention and resilience. The event will serve as a platform for experience sharing, networking, and strengthening partnerships across all levels.
    Meetings and conferences
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    In person
    9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
    The 9th Africa Regional Platform will take place on 21-24, October 2024.
    Training event
    Mahe
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    In person
    Technical Workshop on Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Planning in the Republic of Seychelles
    UNDRR and the Republic of Seychelles jointly organised a workshop on Comprehensive Risk Management (CRM) to strengthen synergies between Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in Seychelles.
    Meetings and conferences
    Online
    Implications of El Niño to the private sector in Africa
    Private Sector stakeholders understand the El Niño phenomenon

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UNDRR works globally with governments, institutions, the private sector and civil society to build capacity to mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into sustainable development.