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

Snapshots of the four Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments published by the U-INSPIRE chapters in Nepal, Indonesia and India

Update

16 October 2020

Empowering Asia-Pacific stakeholder groups to publish their Voluntary Commitments

UNDRR Asia-Pacific introduced its major stakeholder groups to the Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments platform. It is an online platform that can help them gain recognition for their work, learn what others in their field are doing, and potentially connect with new partners from around the world.

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Statements and messages

15 October 2020

Statement by Ms. Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, General Assembly Second Committee Side Event: Disaster Risk-Informed and Resilient COVID-19 Recovery

(Check against delivery) Statement by Ms. Mami Mizutori Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction General Assembly Second Committee Side Event Disaster Risk-Informed and Resilient COVID-19 Recovery Online, 15 October

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Press release

14 October 2020

ARISE UAE Organizes CEOs Symposium for Business Resilience

Led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Ms. Mami Mizutori, the UAE National Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) organized CEOs Symposium for Business Resilience on October 14

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Mami Mizutori, UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reductiion

Statements and messages

13 October 2020

SRSG Mizutori Opening Remarks, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar: Disaster Risk Governance in Context of COVID-19

(Check against delivery) SRSG Mizutori Opening Remarks Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar: Disaster Risk Governance in Context of COVID-19 Tuesday 13 October 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am

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Statements and messages

13 October 2020

SRSG Mizutori, Opening Remarks Regional Office for Africa, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar: Disaster Risk Governance in Context of COVID-19

(Check against delivery) SRSG Mizutori, Opening Remarks Regional Office for Africa, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Webinar: Disaster Risk Governance in Context of COVID-19 Tuesday 13 October 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be

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Statements and messages

13 October 2020

Introductory Remarks by SRSG Mizutori, Workshop on Local Level Resilience and Pandemic during the Risk European Week of Regions and Cities

(Check against delivery) Introductory Remarks by SRSG Mizutori Workshop on Local Level Resilience and Pandemic Risk European Week of Regions and Cities Tuesday 13 October 2020, virtual Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Speakers, I would like to welcome you today

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Statements and messages

13 October 2020

Remarks by Ms. Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, on the High-Level Launch of the “2020 State of the Climate Report”

(Check against delivery) Remarks by Ms. Mami Mizutori, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction High-Level Launch of the “2020 State of the Climate Report” 13 October 2020 Prof. Petteri Taalas, Fellow speakers and

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Update

13 October 2020

Regions and cities call for a reinforced EU Civil protection mechanism to tackle future pandemics and emergencies

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that it is of utmost importance to strengthen coordination between Member States, between all levels of government and across borders. Solidarity and cooperation are crucial to overcome the current crisis and tackle

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European Committee of the Regions

Feature

13 October 2020

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.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific

Press release

13 October 2020

#DRRday: UN Report charts huge rise in climate disasters

GENEVA, 12 October 2020 – A UN report published to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13, confirms how extreme weather events have come to dominate the disaster landscape in the 21 st century. In the period 2000 to 2019

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