In a recent mission to Tunisia, UNDRR ROAS launched the MCR2030 workshop on the implementation of Wildfire Disaster Risk Reduction scorecard, a tool designed to help communities improve their resilience.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States
These six women are the finalists for the 2023 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Excellence Award, proudly sponsored by SM Prime.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific
Six inspiring women have been selected as the finalists for the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Rising Star Award 2023.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific
MCR2030 Labs promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences on disaster resilience among cities in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this edition, we discuss the inclusion of disability in disaster risk reduction (DRR).
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
In a concerted effort to address critical issues related to disaster risk reduction, UNITAR and UNDRR hosted the High-level Roundtable Dialogue “Scaling Up Disaster Risk Reduction in Humanitarian Action”, which convened 1,500 + participants.
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
SRSG Mami Mizutori and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, Seong deok Yun, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, in which the Republic of Korea committed to supporting UNDRR.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
People living with disabilities in Bhutan are ready to ‘come forward and speak with our own voice’ as part of the Himalayan Kingdom’s effort to strengthen inclusive disaster risk reduction measures.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Canada, like most countries around the world, is facing growing disaster risks and losses because of climate change. In the last 50 years, its combined losses from extreme weather and related disasters have increased by more than a 1000%.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The workshop also included the participation of María Elena Opazo Cortes, Director of Risk Management of the Municipality of Pudahuel (Chile), who shared her government's experience and lessons learned in the use of UNDRR tools.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability - South America Secretariat