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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
Addis Ababa
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In person
Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient: Implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 - 2030 at the Local Level Workshop
Rapid urban growth presents a variety of challenges for local officials. As the closest level of government to communities, local governments are responsible for delivery of services. However, the often lack the necessary tools, knowledge and policies for
Meetings and conferences
Nairobi
In person
Development Partners on Disaster Risk Reduction
The Regional DRR Inter-agency Working Group and Development Partner meetings on disaster risk reduction are organised quarterly with participation from embassies, key donors, regional UN entities and other development and humanitarian partners. The key
Meetings and conferences
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In person
Sixth Africa Regional Platform and Fifth High Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction
The Africa Regional Platform is a biennial forum that brings together African Member States, intergovernmental organizations and development partners to review progress in the implementation of the continental and global disaster risk reduction frameworks
Meetings and conferences
Nairobi
In person
High Level Panel Discussion: A Gender Perspective on Disaster Risk Management, Preparedness & Effective Response - Regional Sharefair on Gender and Resilience
The objectives of the High Level Panel Discussion are to: Better illustrate the vulnerabilities and impacts that natural and human-made disasters have on women and girls, which compromise their resilience, while exploring available options for effective
Meetings and conferences
Livingstone
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In person
9th Session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (Extended)
The Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction, established through a Ministerial Declaration, provides technical support to the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities, Member States and partners for coordination and implementation
Meetings and conferences
Nanyuki
In person
Kenya: International Day for Disaster Reduction 2016 Celebrations
National International Day for Disaster Reduction Celebrations Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) encourages every individual, community and government to take part in building
Meetings and conferences
Nanyuki, Laikipia County
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In person
Kenya: 4th National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction
Background In October 2014, the National Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was inaugurated as an annual event. It has been a platform where valuable lessons from stakeholders and disaster risk management practitioners in Kenya are shared

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UNDRR training courses
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.