UNDRR News

The latest news from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the lead UN agency for the coordination of disaster risk reduction.

IDDRR card 2023
Statements and messages
Fighting inequality is the theme of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction let us reaffirm our commitment to investing in resilience, adaptation, and building a safe and just future.
United Nations - Headquarters
Head of UNDRR Ms Mami Mizutori
Update
A major international conference on urban development has called for an acceleration of national government-led approaches on climate resilience ahead of the upcoming COP28.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Dubai Police
United Arab Emirates - government
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
De-risking investment panel
Update
UNDRR Deputy Chief, Partnerships Branch, joined a moderated discussion on Data-Driven Decision-Making for Resilient Cities where he shared how the private sector can play a crucial role in financing and directing investments for disaster risk reduction.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Kenyan environmentalist Ms Nzambi Mate
Update
Resilience is the foundation for a more prosperous and sustainable future in the face of escalating climate risk, a major conference on urban development was told
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Dubai Police
United Arab Emirates - government
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
Santiago de Cali, Colombia, hacia la actualización de un plan de gestión de riesgos de desastres con enfoque hacia la inclusión de personas con discapacidad
Update
The next step involves integrating these indicators and actions into the update of Cali's disaster risk management plan.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Unpacking Risks for Humanitarian Planning in Central America
Update
Understanding risk is not a mere intellectual exercise; it's a lifeline for the vulnerable populations suffering the brunt of natural hazards, economic instability, and societal issues.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
IDDRR - Fighting inequality for a resilient future
Community announcement
13 October is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). We invite you to share your IDDRR events and campaigns with our global community.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Stakeholders coming together to enhance infrastructure resilience in Chile
Update
Chile organized a kick off meeting with infrastructure stakeholders to commence the project for strengthening resilience of infrastructure through governance, supported by UNDRR and CDRI.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
group photo from media training
Update
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (NDRRMC), requested the support of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to familiarize media stakeholders with the initiative and disaster risk reduction.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
Kickstart of the Water at the Heart of Climate Action initiative
Press release
Whether – like in Derna - it’s too much water leading to floods, or too little water causing droughts, or polluted water resulting in health risks, addressing the dangers that water poses can save lives.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Netherlands - government
Netherlands Red Cross
Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre

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