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Displaying 15 of about 769 resultsReducing disaster risk is seemingly never-ending in a country like the Philippines, which is exposed to a multitude of natural hazards.Increasing urbanization also increases the risk of disasters in cities. New patterns of hazards, exposure and vulnerability are emerging. In this context, local authorities play a dual role. They are the first responders…
Geneva, November 23, 2023 - The United Nations has unveiled an Action Plan to further advance its support to Member States in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Emphasizing the crucial role of UN collaboration, the endeavor stems from the outcomes of the Sendai Framework Midterm Review (MTR SF). The Action Plan is fully align…
This methodology, developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), aims to support countries in assessing the current state of infrastructure resilience, so that areas of improvement are identified, and actions taken.To establish a common understanding of DRR polic…
AboutUNDRR's engagement in COP28 is dedicated to fostering accelerated action in reducing climate-related disaster risks.Our priority areas include: Advocating for scaled-up global action to avert, minimize and address losses and damages and promote climate justice for all. Mobilising the engagement of local leaders to accelerate l…
Watch the event recordingSummary“Continued technological advances, accelerating climate change and the rise in zoonotic diseases mean the likelihood of extreme, global catastrophic or even existential risks is present on multiple, interrelated fronts. An effort is warranted to better define and identify the extreme, catastrophic and existential risks th…
This report outlines the progress that has been made under the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. It seeks to highlight good practices through case studies and examples of both global and regional initiatives which are contributing to the achievement of the goal set by the UN Secretary-General.Based on a set of data gathered from the Sendai Fra…
This Regional Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023: Europe and Central Asia proposes that three broad, interconnected risk drivers characterize the complexity of managing risk in the region: climate change and environmental degradation; interconnected and complex economies, societies and infrastructure; and changing demographics. These…
Persons living with disabilities in Bhutan are ready to ‘come forward and speak with our own voice’ as part of the Himalayan Kingdom’s effort to strengthen inclusive disaster risk reduction measures. Mr Dorji Phuntsho, a person with albinism which also causes vision impairment, said that local disaster prevention planning does not often include the…
On 17 August 2023, Porto Alegre received the MCR2030 Resilience Hub certificate during the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd ICLEI Brazil South Regional Meeting, which took place at the Santander Lighthouse in the historic centre of the capital. The certification is the result of the capital's commitment to support other local governments in advancing th…
Register hereThe Vive con Esperanza Foundation, with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, has opened the application period for the Continental Rally 2024. This regional competition is aimed at elementary and middle schools in the Americas, with the objective of promot…
Public-private partnerships in Senegal
Governments, businesses and local communities must work together to manage and reduce future disaster and climate risks. Public-private partnerships can work to reshape business, society and financial frameworks to implement tailor-made solutions for all industries and sectors, lead to decisions that are m…
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Mami Mizutori, expresses her condolences to the families of the victims of the earthquake that struck western Afghanistan on 7 October, and echoes the call made by the UN Secretary-General…
A major international conference on urban development today called for an acceleration of national government-led approaches on climate resilience ahead of the upcoming COP28. The Global Urban Resilience Forum’s Call for Action highlighted the need for appropriate budget allocations and a clear division of roles and responsibilities between various…
To understand the progress made in disability inclusion in DRR, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted the 2023 Global Survey on Persons with Disabilities and Disasters, a follow-up to the 2013 Global Survey. The survey aimed to identify if persons with disabilities are prepared for potential disasters, whether early war…
The study provides an account of progress, gaps and promising practices in including persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the region. Here are some of the key findings identified by the study:Adopt a multidimensional approach to address underlying risk factors and key drivers of vulnerability among persons with disabilities…