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This is a collection of content produced for COP28 by the Disaster Risk Reduction community.
View all topic guidesThe climate emergency is the biggest ever economic, social and environmental threat facing the planet and humanity.
View all WiA guidesIn November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devastated the Philippines, killing thousands and yielding unprecedented wreckage.
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PreventionWeb is the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience.
The site offers a range of knowledge products and services to facilitate the work of DRR professionals and is managed by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
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Documents, tools and processes.
A day that encourages every citizen and government to build more disaster-resilient communities and nations.
Watch and read interviews, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities.
The Sendai Framework Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction.
The flagship report of the United Nations on worldwide efforts to reduce disaster risk.
Cities on a pathway to resilience – making the city safer, preventing risks and promoting innovation and investments.
Experiences and lessons on building back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
The Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) supports and promotes women's leadership in DRR across Asia and the Pacific.
A toolkit for news media professionals reporting on disasters and resilience
Discover the early experiences and works of the disaster risk reduction pioneers.
Hazards do not have to turn into disasters, add your voice to our campaign and become a DRR advocate.