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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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IDDRR 2022
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In 2022, the International Day will focus on Target G of the Sendai Framework: “Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.”

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The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) and the International Health Regulations (WHO, 2005) include biological hazards, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus, among the major sources of risks for the 21st century.  While COVID-19, the

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There are approximately 85 million persons living with some form of disability in the Americas and the Caribbean region. If we add to that their caregivers, families and support networks, it is clear that, either directly or indirectly, disability is a

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Wildfires in Latin America
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In the framework of this Coalition, and in response to the increasing intensity of wildfires in the region, a taskforce has been formed to analyse and articulate a coherent approach to the issue of wildfires, providing tools and resources.

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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This study supports the implementation of the Country Work Programme for countris in the Caribbean, as well as the design and revisions of other critical national instruments including the National Adaptation Plan.

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Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
National Emergency Management Organisation
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Key achievements across the region Americas and the Caribbean.

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RP21 proceedings
Documents and publications

The VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean was held under the theme “Building resilient economies in the Americas and the Caribbean”.

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Towards Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership for Resilience to Disaster Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
Documents and publications

This reference document was developed in preparation for the 66th period of sessions of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

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This publication serves as input to the global process of midterm review of implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 from the perspective of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

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This is the Caribbean subregional report produced by UNDRR Regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean to inform the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

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