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

APMCDRR Co-chairs’ Statement 2022

This is the Co-Chair summary of the 2022 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).
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Documents and publications
Reports

Addressing the data gap: analysis of infrastructure damages and service disruption in PDNAs

This report aims to examine data on disaster losses related to infrastructure damage and service disruption in Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs) submitted by nations between 2010 and 2020, and to identify where gaps still exist in PDNA reporting.
Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
UN resolutions and reports

Report of the Secretary-General on the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (2022)

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This is the Report of the Secretary-General on Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The 2022 Report highlights progress made in implementation of the Sendai Framework and outlines recommendations.
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Documents and publications

United in Science 2022: a multi-organization high-level compilation of the latest climate science information

United in Science provides an overview of the most recent science related to climate change, impacts and responses from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and partner organizations.
RP23 Concept note
Documents and publications

RP23 Concept Note

Uruguay has proposed to give a relevant space during PR23 to the topics of science, technology, and early warning systems (Target G of the Sendai Framework), under the slogan “Science and Technology for the Comprehensive Management of Disaster Risk”.
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Documents and publications

UNDRR Africa Sendai Framework Monitor Newsletter August 2022

This issue provides information on the International Day for DRR 2022, update on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, outcome of the GP2022 as well as information on upcoming events and some resources that may be of interest.
Country work programme for comprehensive disaster management 2021-2025
Policies and plans

Guyana country work programme for comprehensive disaster management 2021-2025

The results-based, climate-smart 2021- 2025 Guyana Country Work Programme (CWP) is a systematic way to address Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) at the country level.
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Documents and publications

Concept Note - International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022

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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Documents and publications
Reports

UNDRR Americas & Caribbean COVID-19 Brief: Science and Technology for DRR in the Context of COVID-19

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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Reports

UNDRR Americas & Caribbean COVID-19 Brief: People with disabilities in the face of COVID-19 in the Americas and the Caribbean

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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