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.

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Documents and publications

This handbook is designed to outline current needs for y early warning systems (EWS) in fragile, conflict affected and violent (FCV) contexts and some of the challenges in EWS design and development.

Centre of Excellence for Climate and Disaster Resilience
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Documents and publications

This briefing note outlines the perspectives of OCHA and the UNDRR on the status of AA, their collaboration and future strategies for scaling up AA.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Documents and publications

The aim of this guide is to provide simple guidance and practical tips for practitioners planning effective disaster risk communication strategies that support early warning and early action.

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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

This Country Disaster Risk Profile for Niger presents a comprehensive view of the country's vulnerability to natural and human-induced hazards, particularly floods and droughts.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Documents and publications

Empowering the next generation with the lessons of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

The Roorkee Declaration on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted at the 5th Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APSTCDRR) that took place in in Roorkee, India on 11-13 July 2024.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
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The guidance outlines key steps for applying the Checklist on Scaling Up DRR in Humanitarian Action effectively, enabling actors to bolster risk reduction efforts, enhance response capabilities, and foster resilience in humanitarian contexts.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

This Risk Spotlight Common Country Analysis focuses on Armenia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Risk Spotlight CCA Georgia
Documents and publications

This RiskX Spotlight Common Country Analysis focuses on Georgia. The Risk Information Exchange (RiX) is UNDRR's living repository of open-source global, regional, and national risk information to improve risk knowledge, risk literacy, and risk analytics.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Risk Spotlight CCA Kazakhstan
Documents and publications

This Risk Spotlight Common Country Analysis focuses on Kazakhstan.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia

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Definitions on disaster risk reduction to promote a common understanding on the subject for use by the public, authorities and practitioners.
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Guidelines, based on global expertise, communities of practice, and networks of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practitioners. The guidelines provide practical, specific advice on implementing a people-centered approach to DRR.
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