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Displaying 60 of about 89 resultsThe disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation budget tagging (DCBT) guide for design and taxonomy provides guidance on issues that government officials need to consider when designing a coordinated budget tagging initiative. Governments often approach disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) separately, des…
This report was written to catalyse change across the climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and humanitarian sectors to focus on the most vulnerable and excluded, who are least responsible, but most affected by the climate crisis. As such, the report aims to demonstrate examples of climate action in highly shock-prone and fragile contexts, and t…
This report reviews the feasibility, behavioural and political-economy factors that affect the demand and financing of anticipatory action (AA) programmes integrated into government social protection (SP) systems, and discusses recommendations for increasing support for these interventions.Key takeways from the report state that governments exploring th…
The purpose of this report is to encourage investment in disaster and climate resilience by introducing a Climate Resilience Classification Framework. This framework will assist companies and investors in identifying investment opportunities in the midst of a changing climate. Depending on their contribution to resilience and avoidance of maladaptation…
The purpose of World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is to raise awareness about reducing tsunami-related risks and enhance community preparedness. In 2023, the theme of WTAD will mirror the theme of the International Day of Disaster Reduction: fighting inequality for a resilient future. Activities will explore the reciprocal relationship between tsunamis…
This report summarizes the learning and recommendations of an extensive review by States and stakeholders pursuing the expected outcome and goal of the Framework and thus risk-informed sustainable development.The Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework 2015-2030 (MTR SF) presents an opportunity for States and stakeholders to review,…
The 18th Session of the Africa Working Group on DRR (AWGDRR) was held in hybrid format from 4-6 October 2022 in Algiers, Algeria under the theme ‘From commitments to action-Enhancing Anticipatory Action in Africa through effective implementation of Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action Programme’. The meeting was held in a hybrid format a…
This guidance details a step-by-step approach tailored to the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and development agenda to ensure it is based on comprehensive and robust forward thinking. It is aimed especially at facilitators involved in strategic planning, to prepare and facilitate joint analysis workshops taking place during the development of Humanitarian…
United Nations (UN) organisations were encouraged to contribute to a joint report through the UN Plan of Action reporting process: questions focused on achievements, key challenges and lessons learned in implementing the Sendai Framework and the UN Plan of Action on DRR for Resilience, as well as emerging topics and recommendations on how the UN Plan of…
These guidelines and tools provide the necessary know-how to develop and strengthen a policy basis for DRR and risk-informed development. The present guidance provides pathways for climate information that is scientifically sound and publicly available. Ultimately, by accessing the best available up-to- date climate information, planners, risk managers…
The Guide is a result of contributions from the ARISE-US Network in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative.The UNDRR Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities is proven to be a very helpful tool in assessing all the ‘systems of systems’ aspects of disaster resilienc…
UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), have conducted a study on the degree of coherence between national policies and plans focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), DRR and CCA in the Caribbean Region. This regional analysis aimed at enhancing our understandi…
Natural and man-made hazards are formidable, yet not insurmountable. A world where vulnerabilities and exposure to hazards are minimised and communities are resilient is the vision of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 and the passion behind the work of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The Work…
In 1989, the United Nations General Assembly designated 13 October as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. The International Day is an opportunity to acknowledge global progress in preventing and reducing disaster risk and losses. The 2023 edition takes place shortly after…
The Asia-Pacific Regional Report of the Midterm Review (MTR) of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 examines progress made and challenges experienced since 2015 in realizing the expected outcome of the Sendai Framework - the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses - and goal - prevent new and reduce…