Regional platforms
Risks and vulnerabilities go beyond national boundaries so inter-governmental collaboration is key to addressing disaster risk reduction at a regional level. Regional platforms provide a forum for all those engaged in disaster risk reduction to showcase practical applications for disaster risk reduction, exchange experience and develop joint statements, strategies and action plans, which guide decision makers and practitioners.
UNDRR's regional offices serve as the supporting secretariat for regional platforms.
Regional platforms for disaster risk reduction evolved steadily between 2005-2015. In the final years of the Hyogo Framework, platform participants called for stronger recognition of regional mechanisms to implement and oversee disaster risk reduction.
In the post-2015 Sendai Framework era, regional platforms remain a key opportunity to tackle trans-boundary issues around disaster prevention and preparedness, provide leadership and direction, and propose relevant solutions to address disaster risk and to build the resilience of communities and nations.
Recent and upcoming regional platforms
During 2024 three Regional Platforms (RPs) were held, these platforms will serve as critical gatherings to advance the implementation of the Sendai Framework, enabling nations and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, enhance cooperation, and address regional disaster risks. Building on these, the Eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) will be held in June 2025.
Region | Name | Host | Date |
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Asia Pacific | Second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction | Government of the Philippines | 14-17 October 2024 |
Africa | 9th Africa Regional Platform for DRR | Republic of Namibia | 21-24 October 2024 |
Arab States | 6th Arab Platform for DRR | Government of Kuwait | 9-12 February 2025 |
Europe and Central Asia | Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) | Republic of Montenegro | 6-8 November 2024 |