UNDRR News

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.

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.

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.

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

The next step involves integrating these indicators and actions into the update of Cali's disaster risk management plan.

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.

13 October is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). We invite you to share your IDDRR events and campaigns with our global community.

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.

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.

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.