Search
Results for " "
Displaying 105 of about 377 resultsThe 4th Arab Partnership meeting for Disaster Risk Reduction will be held in Cairo, Egypt. The two days meeting will focus on updating governments and stakeholders on the progress in DRR in the region and will provide an opportunity for governments and partners to discuss the way forward for the region in implementing the Sendai Framework and achieving…
More people live in urban areas than in rural areas today, and the proportion is expected to be over two-third by 2050. Urbanisation mirrors economic growth, but rapid and unplanned urbanisation and environmental degradation act as key risk drivers leading to a growing spate of disasters in cities. Climate change will further amplify risk and exacerbate…
Contact UNDRR
UNDRR works with partners around the world to reduce disaster risk and build resilient communities.
We are happy to help with questions or listen to your suggestions. Please fill out the form below, and we will gladly respond to your questions or put you in touch with the right person. You may also contact us by postal mail or phon…
Climate crisis and the role of disaster risk reduction in risk proofing
private sector investments
24 October 2019
Brussels, Belgium
Welcome Remarks
Ms. Mami Mizutori
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk
Reduction and Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Commissioner Stylianides,
Dist…
While Africa remains the least urbanized continent, it has the fastest rates of urbanization in the world. In Uganda, levels of urbanization in towns across the country remain relatively low, but in the capital Kampala, the population is increasing by an average of 6 per cent each year. While the resident population is only 1.5 million, it swells…
It is widely acknowledged that the frequency and intensity of natural hazards, particularly weather-related events, is being driven by climate change. The impacts of global warming and rising sea-levels are being felt increasingly in countries with low-lying coastal belts. Guayaquil, Ecuador’s biggest city, is one city that is taking measures to adapt…
A lack of ambition is not one of the challenges facing Ismailia. Situated on the west bank of the Suez Canal in Egypt, the city is locally known as “The city of beauty and enchantment” and is home to around 370,000 people.
As part of its Vision 2030, the city is embarking on several megaprojects in its construction industry, including 480km of transp…
Interview with Dr. Maha ElTahir, consultant with the Sudan Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation
What are the greatest challenges facing your city?
The greatest challenge that we face as a city is the economic instability and migration from the conflict in Darfur. We have a lot of development plans at the moment and looking for enhanced Public…
Situated in the heart of the Ring of Fire, Indonesia ranks amongst the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Multiple hazards including flooding, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and cyclones claim approximately 8,000 lives annually and cost the Government of Indonesia some $300 to $500 million annually in post-disaster reconstr…
75th Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific
The United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
27 May 2019
Theme: Empowering People and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality
Statement by:
Ms. Mami Mizutori
Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
and Special Represent…
Global Platform 2019
Risk Award speech – Mami Mizutori
17 May 2019
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen -
It is my honour to welcome you to the 2019 RISK Award ceremony.
This award is given every two years to operational projects in the field of risk reduction and disaster management and is supported by the Munich Re Foundation.
Since the ad…
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments…
This country risk profile for Rwanda provides a comprehensive view of hazard, risk and uncertainties for floods and droughts in a changing climate, with projections for the period 2050-2100. The risk assessment considers a large number of possible scenarios, their likelihoods, and associated impacts. A significant amount of scientific information on haz…
Opening Remarks
SDG Summit Side-Event
Resilient Infrastructure:
Key to the Success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
25 September 2019, 13.15 - 14.30
Conference Room A, United Nations, New York
Delivered By:
Mami Mizutori
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk
Reduction and…
How can public broadcasters contribute to reducing disaster risk,
saving lives and fulfilling their mandate to further the public good?
SRSG
Discussion forum hosted by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
and the World Broadcasting Union
14.00- 15.40 (Session 1)- 13 May 2019
Ladies and gentlemen:
It is a great pleasure to join…