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BANGKOK – The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) launched an online Quick Risk Estimation (QRE) Tool to help small businesses and enterprises, including those in the informal sector, to better understand their exposure and vulnerability to disaster risks, especially in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Business resilience an…
The main objective of the webinar is to discuss the lessons learned in responding to COVID-19 by Arab cities and facilitate a city-to-city exchange among local governments on effective emergency preparedness and response that is sensitive to biological hazards. The webinar will discuss the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic, context-specific and rap…
This brief explores how countries in the region are leveraging social protection systems in relation to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighting the challenges and successes to date. The brief also draws attention to lessons from the region, including how to ensure social protection systems are in place before a shock occurs. It al…
KOBE – The Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) is a network of private sector entities working in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to substantially reduce disaster mortality based on risk-informed investments and resilient capital assets. Thus, all ARISE member companies as…
Ensuring Resilience, Accelerating Progress – Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals   “We need to turn the recovery into a real opportunity to do things right for the future.”  – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres   Context: The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations w…
The cities of the Americas and the Caribbean facing COVID-19: Resilient Cities Conversation series: considerations on response, systemic risk and future challenges   Context: The multidimensional impact of COVID-19 threatens the development progress achieved under Agenda 2030. The scenario of a major economic contraction could plunge nearly 28…
  Background   The COVID-19 situation reveals the challenges of managing health risks while reducing disaster risks. All countries face systemic risks, such as those associated with disease outbreaks, with the potential for very significant socio-economic impacts. A range of international instruments and frameworks exist to support countri…
Resilient Cities Series: Sustainable Cities in the Americas and the Caribbean COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities   Context: Our cities are complex systems of systems resulting from economic, political, social and environmental interactions. Their recovery process, after the pandemic, must incorporate options focused on environmental, econo…
WEBINARS SERIES: Climate Change and Resilience in times of COVID-19 First session: Multiple-hazards and systemic risk. Addressing climate-related disasters in times of COVD-19  1. Multiple-hazards and systemic risk: Addressing climate-related disasters in times of COVD-19   Context: As the Global Risk Assessment Report has highlighted, the…
BANGKOK - The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges in response and recovery. Governments are trying to manage the shock in the face of existing societal threats like poverty and inequality. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 recovery process has the potential to be a transformational event for many countries.  The road to recovery offers cou…
COVID-19 has affected the whole globe and the region with all Arab countries reporting on COVID-19 cases. Countries in the region have undertaken timely actions to contain the virus and respond to its threats on the public health system and the broader economy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis: it is affecting societies an…
Is your company ready to face the COVID 19 Crisis? (Spanish only)   Context: According to the ILO/UN, SMEs and their employees are an essential part of the economic and social fabric of daily life throughout the world. Today, this crucial role is threatened by the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19. In order to face this crisis, governm…
Humanitarian needs and challenges of the migrant population in the response to Covid-19   Context: Webinar hosted to raise awareness about the challenge migrants face in the midst of the COVID 19 crisis, and how organizations can adapt their traditional response to an inclusive one.    Panelists: Jose Felix Rodriguez - Regional Coor…
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on businesses across Asia-Pacific. Many are closed while others are struggling to maintain operations while ensuring the safety of their workers.  Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - which comprise more than 90% of all businesses in most Asia-Pacific countries- are especially hard hit. This web…
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GENEVA - Some of the world’s most disaster-prone nations are gearing up for their greatest challenge in the coming months when cyclones and floods can be expected to force the evacuation of millions of people while COVID-19 remains a widespread menace. India, Bangladesh and the Philippines have significantly reduced loss of life from hydro-meteorologic…

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