Capacity development

The Himalayan arc from Bhutan through Nepal and India into Pakistan has always followed the rhythm of the monsoon. In 2025, that rhythm became deadly.

In September, 40 government officials came together in Dili. For three days, the Civil Protection Authority, with support from UNDRR and funding from Portugal, rolled up their sleeves to begin shaping Timor-Leste's first national DRR strategy.

The Stop Disasters Game continues to grow as a global learning tool for resilience. Now available in 11 languages, the free game is helping players around the world experience what it takes to build resilient communities and reduce disaster risk.

The stories in this publication capture results and lessons learned from GFDRR-funded technical assistance which is enabling nearly 20 countries across six regions to build resilience with IDA financing.

A new toolkit from NLC and ICF provides local governments with practical cost-effective resources for navigating wildfire risks, building resilience and mitigating impacts.

Flood Sensor Aunty strives to educate people about the threat by combining absurdist comedy with practical advice for surviving disasters yet to come. It celebrates the power of the community to overcome crises, and provides audiences with useful tools.

The policy brief urges Global South leaders to overhaul financial transition architecture to ensure that adaptation to climate change is no longer neglected in favour of mitigation.

ARISE Philippines, together with SM Prime Holdings, launched the first Hands-Only CPR Training Campaign in Cebu SM Supermalls on September 5–6, 2025, in partnership with the Department of Health–Health Emergency Management Service.