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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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa

Documents and publications
Africa Common Position to the 2019 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 13-17 May, Geneva, Switzerland

The Africa Common Position to the 2019 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction presents an overview of DRR efforts in the region, including the progress of implementing the Sendai Framework as well as commitments by member states at the Global

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
African Union Commission
Documents and publications
Building Disaster Resilience to Natural Hazards in Sub-Saharan African Regions, Countries and Communities (2014-2017 Programme Report)

This report covers the period from January 2014 to December 2017. It is a compilation of reports produced by the four Implementing Partners of the Programme, namely the AUC, AFDB, UNISDR and World Bank GFDRR. Previously, programme reports were presented

World Bank, the
African Development Bank
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
African Union Commission
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Kenya

This Kenya country risk profile provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

Organization of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Ghana

This country risk profile for Ghana provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Cameroon (Cameroun)

This country risk profile for Cameroon provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Botswana

This country risk profile for Botswana provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - São Tomé and Príncipe

This São Tomé and Príncipe country risk profile provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Tanzania

This Tanzania country risk profile provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Angola

This Angola country risk profile provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale
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Documents and publications
Disaster risk profile - Namibia

This country risk profile for Namibia provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
CIMA Foundation - Centro Internazionale in Monitoraggio Ambientale

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