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Previous webinars and workshops

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.

Here is a list of previous UNDRR webinars and workshops. A list of current training can be found here.

Training event
Panama
Online
Humanitarian needs and challenges of the migrant population in the response to Covid-19
Humanitarian needs and challenges of the migrant population in the response to Covid-19 Context: Webinar hosted to raise awareness about the challenge migrants face in the midst of the COVID 19 crisis, and how organizations can adapt their traditional
Training event
Bangkok
In person
Webinar: Combating the dual challenges of climate-related disasters and COVID-19
Disasters affected more than 68 million people in Asia-Pacific last year. The majority of these were caused by weather-related hazards, fueled by climate change. Now as many parts of the region either prepare for - or already in - cyclone season it raises
Training event
Panama
Online
The care and protection of pets from COVID-19 and in family, community and local risk management and emergency plans
The care and protection of pets from COVID-19 and in family, community and local risk management and emergency plans Context: This webinar provides information and recommendations on pets at risk and in preparedness and emergency plans. Welcome words and
Training event
Online
Webinar: Reducing COVID-19 Vulnerability Amongst Displaced Populations and Migrants
Whether refugees living in overcrowded camps or jobless migrant workers forced to return home, the lives of millions of people in Asia-Pacific are threatened by the dangerous combination of displacement and the COVID-19 pandemic. Congested settlements
Training event
Online
UNDRR GETI and WHO Webinar - Resilience of local governments: A multi-sectoral approach to integrate public health and disaster risk management
Background “Preparation saves lives”. The capacity of public health systems is crucial to reduce the impact of pandemics, as clearly discussed in the practical experience from countries like P.R. China and the Republic of Korea. Experience from past
Training event
Online
Webinar: Leave No One Behind in COVID-19 Prevention, Response and Recovery
Although COVID-19 doesn't discriminate, its impact does. Throughout the Asia-Pacific region, older people, persons living with disabilities, caretakers and the poor have a greater risk of getting infected and developin g severe complications. This webinar
Training event
Panama
Online
Communicate and inform in times of global risk
Communicate and inform in times of global risk Context: This webinar/ workshop explored concepts and strategies expanding journalistic coverage during the Covid-19 pandemic. Panelists: Session on Pandemic and Systemic Risk (1 hour) Raúl Salazar - Head of
Training event
Online
UNDRR ONEA & GETI and WHO Webinar - Practical Experiences from P.R. China and the Republic of Korea with COVID-19
Background Recognizing the World Health Organization’s declaration of a pandemic in relation to the global outbreak of the COVID-19, UNDRR calls for disaster management agencies to give priority to biological hazards. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic
Training event
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Online
E-Learning: Orientation to using the online Sendai Framework Monitor
About this course In March 2018, the Sendai Framework Monitor was launched by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction as the official tool to report on global and national implementation progress of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Training event
Lilongwe
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In person
Malawi Sendai Framework Monitor Orientation and Training Workshop
UNDRR launched the online Sendai Framework Monitor system (SFM) in March 2018. The SFM is an accountability tool to assist countries in monitoring, assessing and evaluating progress and challenges in the implementation of disaster risk reduction (DRR) at

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