UNDRR Publications

We produce a range of publications by collecting and analysing risk data through a range of tools, knowledge products, and mobilising like-minded partners.

Early warning systems for mobile populations: Operational guidance thumbnail
Documents and publications

This operational guidance provides direction for designing and implementing people-centred, inclusive multi-hazard early warning systems that effectively reach and protect mobile populations and other groups affected by changing locations or circumstances

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
After-Event Review (AER) Methodological Guidance on Conducting After-Event Reviews of Early Warning Systems thumbnail
Documents and publications

The AER methodology guidance provides a practical, structured and learning-oriented framework to guide countries and stakeholders in conducting comprehensive and consistent reviews of EWS performance after hazardous events.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Leveraging AI to enhance multi-hazard early warning systems thumbnail
Documents and publications

This report assesses current applications of AI across all four MHEWS pillars, identifies operational gaps where AI can add value, and outlines the conditions required for responsible and effective implementation of AI.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Analytical Estimate of Damages Caused by the June 24, 2026 Earthquakes in Venezuela
Documents and publications

This document constitutes a first estimate of the direct physical damage, obtained through analytical modeling, of the effects caused by the earthquakes of June 24, 2026 in Venezuela.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
UNDRR ONEA & GETI Newsletter 50 thumbnail
Documents and publications

In the second quarter of 2026, UNDRR ONEA-GETI has significantly expanded global disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience capacities through a series of high-impact training of trainers (ToT) workshops, multi-agency certificate programmes, and

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Publication Cover Building a Safer Society through Science and Technology
Documents and publications

This casebook highlights the implementation of science and technology-based disaster management, featuring 24 Korean practices across four thematic areas, along with Korea's success factors and remaining challenges. It is available in English and Korean.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
Ministry of the Interior and Safety
Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA)
Financing Heat Resilience report cover
Documents and publications

This report explores how governments can finance heat resilience through risk-informed investments, innovative financing mechanisms, and resilient infrastructure to protect lives, livelihoods, and economies from rising extreme heat risks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Centre for Disaster Protection
National Disaster Management Authority (India)
Knowing what the weather will do: A guide for practitioners on impact-based early warning thumbnail
Documents and publications

This guidebook provides a novel approach and methodology for designing and implementing Impact-based early warning (IbEW) systems. it guides the co-development and integration of risk knowledge on hazards, exposure, vulnerabilities

United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Cover page for the 24th AWGDRR Outcome Document
Documents and publications

This outcome document of the 24th Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Concept note: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 thumbnail
Documents and publications

The 2026 IDDRR aims to raise global awareness of the centrality of the home in disaster risk reduction, advocate for stronger governance and investment in resilient housing.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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