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Documents and publications
Reports

Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Implementing Nature-based Solutions for Resilience

The purpose of this policy paper is to increase awareness of the important role of ecosystem-based approaches in reducing disaster risk. It emphasises the central role of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) in strengthening the coherent implementation of various international frameworks under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Africa Regional launch of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Nairobi
Statements and messages

Speech by Ms. Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Daring Cities Closing Plenary

(Check against delivery) Speech by Ms. Mami Mizutori Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Daring Cities Closing Plenary 28 October 2020 Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure every generation thinks they are living in
Statements and messages

Statement by Ms. Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Launch of Making Cities Resilient 2030

(Check against delivery) Statement by Ms. Mami Mizutori Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Launch of Making Cities Resilient 2030 28 October 2020 The ten-year-old Making Cities Resilient Campaign concludes at the
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Updates

Cities step up to resilience challenge as MCR2030 launched

Core partners of Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) officially launched its second phase today, with a global programme to support cities on the road to resilience. The launch took place during the Daring Cities conference convened by Local
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Press Releases

Cities get ready as Making Cities Resilient 2030 is launched

Core partners of Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) officially launched its second phase today, with a global programme to support cities on the road to resilience. MCR2030 was launched at the Daring Cities conference hosted by Local Governments for
Resilience Learning Module I
Documents and publications

Resilience learning module I: Fundamentals of resilient governance & development

This module aims to provide a base structure for workshops to empower local and regional governments (LRGs) with the basic understanding, knowledge, and tools necessary to integrate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and resilience building into their policy cycle, strategies, and development plans.
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Financing for Resilience

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB-Foundation)
Resilient Cities Network
Global Policy House
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Features

Countries of Asia-Pacific are reassessing their approaches to risk governance in light of COVID-19

In light of the impact of COVID-19, countries in Asia-Pacific are examining their approaches to disaster risk governance to account for uncertainty and multiple hazards.
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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of a Quick Risk Estimation Tool to help small businesses understand their risk

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