News and Events

Early Warnings for All News

Experts to prepare a compendium on national drought policy

A wildfire burns through a forested area, with large flames and smoke rising among the trees.

Forests are a vital natural resource and ally for reducing disaster risks, says UN special representative over concerns of wildfire risk

Four people in business attire stand side by side indoors, all wearing name badges and looking at the camera.

Global business consulting firm commits to reducing disaster risk as 'Disaster Risk Reduction Private Sector Partnership' initiative launches

A woman stands in a field among rows of green crops, watering the plants with a narrow irrigation channel.

Anticipating and reducing risk needed as some of the world's most populated countries face severe drought and flooding

Climate information crucial to help reduce risk and limit disaster damage

WMO: More attention should be paid to forests in drylands

A group of formally dressed people walk past an ornate empty chair in a conference room with many international flags in the background.

Global Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction meets with United Nations to discuss ways to help build community resilience to disasters

A group of people in formal attire pose in front of a banner for the 2nd World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change, held in Bonn, Germany, June 3-5, 2011.

Mayors unanimously adopt declaration to build urban resilience and fight climate change

A man in a suit and patterned tie speaks at a podium with microphones, with a blurred background featuring construction materials.

Top IBM and AECOM executives join UNISDR Private Sector Advisory Group as commitment by sector to disaster risk reduction grows

Two people in formal attire are having a serious conversation at what appears to be an official meeting or conference.

Chair's Summary sees disaster risk reduction as key to preserving and protecting environment and ensuring sustainable development

World Meteorological Congress: New tools to cope with climate change impacts top the agenda

West Africa: 'Reducing risk of natural hazards should be at the heart of the national programmes' - OCHA

Meetings

No results found