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

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UNDRR's Regional Office for Africa has published its first quarterly newsletter of 2026, detailing the major achievements of the work being done by the organisation.

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This outcome document summarises the main achievements of the 23rd Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction, held from 11 to 13 November 2025 in Victoria Falls.

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This report contains the key findings and recommendations from piloting DCBT in Mauritius. The outcome from the analysis will be used to inform how DRR can be integrated into the ongoing GBT reform, to create green and disaster budget tagging (GDBT).

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The 22nd Session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction was held from 15 to 17 April 2025 in Kampala under the theme “Moving from commitments to action: delivering on priorities in the Windhoek Declaration”.
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The 22nd session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction was held from 15 to 17 April 2025 in Kampala under the theme “Moving from commitments to action: delivering on priorities in the Windhoek Declaration”.

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The year in review for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Africa.

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Official outcome documents of the 21st Session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (AWGDRR, held from 16 to 18 April 2024 in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda

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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.

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The 20th Session of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (AWGDRR) was held from 17 to 18 October 2023 in Lomé.

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This issue brief presents the key findings of a study UNDRR conducted on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) policies and practices in Africa.

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