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Displaying 4 of about 4 resultsResilience is the foundation for a more prosperous and sustainable future in the face of escalating climate risk, a major conference on urban development heard today. H.E. Ms Razan Al Mubarak, United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champion and President of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, said reducing urban climate risk r…
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…
Riyadh, 8 October 2023 – The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) spearheaded discussions on accelerating urban resilience in a changing climate at the MENA Climate Week 2023 underway in Riyadh. The week, hosted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from 8-12 October 2023, provides a crucial platform for policym…
Dubai, 6 October 2023 – Against the backdrop of escalating climate-related disasters, the Global Urban Resilience Forum brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the world. The 2-day event, organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and hosted by Dubai Police, tackled the urgent need to strengthen ur…