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Asia-Pacific Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction (APP-DRR) Forum

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
Panelists of Second PRP webinar
Updates

Local wisdom and leadership key for resilient Pacific

Suva –Local wisdom, ownership and leadership are critical factors for effective humanitarian action in support of communities exposed and vulnerable to climate and disaster risk. Preparedness and response planning need to be more collaborative and
The 2011 East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster is an example of types cascading disasters that Asia-Pacific Regional Framework for NATECH attempts to guard against.
Updates

UNDRR convenes Asia-Pacific scientists and policy makers to prevent the next ‘unexpected’ disaster

In the context of growing disaster risks in the region, which are becoming more complex, the 2020 Asia Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction took on increased importance as government officials and researchers tackled the key risks facing the region.
Chair and panelists of the inaugural webinar of PRP
Updates

The Pacific eyes rewriting their laws on disasters in light of COVID-19

Suva – In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with sudden and slow disasters, Fiji, the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) and Tuvalu are re-examining how their laws can be updated to better reflect the increasing complexity of disasters
Agnes Titus, Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation in Bougainville
Updates

Women’s Leadership in the Pacific: Trailblazer opens world of disaster management to women

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, women leaders in the Pacific have been able to carve a larger space to bring the voices and perspectives of women and girls to the policy tables and influence disaster preparedness and response. Ms Agnes Titus, of
Cover of report showing a local leaders leading a preparedness exercise.
Documents and publications
Reports

Local Leadership for Disaster Resilience: Profiles from Asia and the Pacific

Disaster risks are growing more intense, complex, and unpredictable. This growing unpredictability and intensity of extreme events, in the midst of increasingly complex socio-economic dynamics fuelled by growing inequalities, call for a new approach to

UNDRR ROAMC & Arise Colombia Webinar - Business Disaster Management Plan Self-Assessment Tool

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
ARISE
VII Regional Platform will be held in 2021
Press Releases

VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean to be held in 2021

The Government of Jamaica, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) are pleased to announce that the VII Regional
Cover of COVID19 Brief on social protection
Documents and publications
Reports

UNDRR Asia-Pacific COVID-19 Brief: Disaster-Responsive Social Protection

This brief explores how countries in the region are leveraging social protection systems in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges and successes to date. It also draws attention to lessons from the region, including how to ensure social protection systems are in place before a shock occurs. It also explores financing options to expand social protection coverage, especially to help reduce disaster-related vulnerability.
Covid-19: a risk context magazine
Documents and publications
Newsletter

UNDRR Americas & Caribbean Magazine: COVID-19, a risk context

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the fragility of our global networks. A health crisis has shocked economies, policies, governance, trade, infrastructure. In short, it has changed today’s society and may well leave a significant mark on the shaping of