UNDRR News

The ECA Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction hosted a series of events highlighting innovative urban resilience strategies and showcasing the dedication of cities and partners committed to creating resilient, climate-adaptive communities.

UNDRR hosted a workshop in Chisinau, bringing together government representatives and development partners to advance critical infrastructure resilience in Moldova through interactive tools and stakeholder discussions.

Learn about the key outcomes of the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for DRR, including the Political Declaration from the Ministerial Roundtable, the Montenegro Call for Action on Earthquake Risk, and the Children and Youth Call to Action.

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today in Montenegro, with Member States endorsing a political declaration on strengthening disaster risk reduction and addressing climate change impacts in the region

The 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction officially opened today in Budva, Montenegro, bringing together civil protection leaders and over 500 participants from 55 UN Member States.

Tajikistan hosted a UNDRR-led training to empower disability organizations in disaster risk reduction, focusing on urban resilience, inclusion, and equitable strategies to strengthen disaster preparedness in a changing climate.

The 2024 Disaster Research Days in Vienna gathered experts to advance DRR through science and policy, emphasizing resilience education, urban DRR initiatives, and alignment with climate goals, underscoring the importance of cross-sector collaboration.

On October 3-4 an important workshop is taking place in Dushanbe within the framework of the “Strengthening resilience to disasters and climate change in Tajikistan” joint project of the UNDRR and the Government of Switzerland.

UNDRR has extended its collaboration with Montenegro, focusing on improving disaster resilience in three key municipalities: Podgorica, Ulcinj, and Žabljak.

Five Central Asian nations – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – reaffirmed their commitment to safe and resilient schools for children this week – with four endorsing the Comprehensive Safe Schools Framework.