Noticias UNDRR

Las últimas noticias sobre la Oficina de Naciones Unidas para la Reducción del RIesgo de Desastres (UNDRR), la agencia líder de ONU para coordinar la reducción del riesgo de desastres.

MCR2030 workshop in North Macedonia
Update

The Municipalities of the Republic of North Macedonia take steps to enter the 2030s with greater resilience

To strengthen local preparedness and support cities in reducing risk and building resilience, UNDRR Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia expanded its cooperation in 2024 with three municipalities from the Republic of North Macedonia.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Early warning
Update

Staying ahead of disaster: Mapping early warning systems in Central Asia

UNDP and UNDRR recently conducted a mapping exercise of early warning system stakeholders across Central Asia to help support a transformational shift in how systems are perceived and integrated into broader resilience-building efforts.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Youth Photo Challenge
Community announcement

Join the 2024 youth photo challenge for disaster risk reduction!

The Regional Platform 2024 invites young and amateur photographers to participate in the 2024 Youth Photo Challenge for DRR by 15 September 2024.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Mexico and Guatemala share their experiences to strengthen early warning systems
Novedades

México y Guatemala comparten experiencias para fortalecer sistemas de alerta temprana

Durante la sesión, se abordaron temas cruciales como la difusión y reacción de la población ante las alertas. Se destacó la necesidad de coordinación entre entidades gubernamentales y la integración de tecnologías avanzadas.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Secretaría de Gestión Integral de Riesgos y Protección Civil de la Ciudad de México (SGIRPC)
Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres
Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres
National Institute for Seismology, Vulcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology
Closing the gap - photo exhibition opening 15 July 2024
Update

Closing the gap: Exhibition at UN's New York headquarters promotes stronger protection of persons affected by disasters

An exhibition at UN headquarters, organized by the Philippine Mission to the UN in New York, UN OCHA & UNDRR, raises the profile of the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Philippines - government
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Reducing risks, saving lives: the impact of effective DRR strategies in facing the 2024 hurricane season
Update

Reducing risks, saving lives: the impact of effective DRR strategies in facing the 2024 hurricane season

The coordinated efforts in Barbados, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) serve as testament to the progress made and the areas that still require attention.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
Department of Emergency Management
National Emergency Management Office (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
National Disaster Management Agency
Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology
European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
Microsoft
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Telecommunication Union
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
United Nations Senior Leadership Group on Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience
Press release

UN leaders recommit to joint action to reduce disaster risks

UN leaders recommit to joint action to reduce disaster risks
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Water meeting July 2024
Press release

Breaking silos to build resilience from water-related risks

Breaking silos to build resilience from water-related risks
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Weather monitoring station in tree-covered hilly surroundings
Update

UNDRR Sendai Framework Monitor: Decrease in global disaster mortality, rise in affected populations

A decline in disaster-related mortality alongside an increase in the disaster-affected population highlights improved preparedness capabilities. However, it underscores the urgent need to enhance resilience-building and address underlying risks.
UNDRR Bonn Office
Group photo of the workshop in Almaty
Update

Building resilient cities: Almaty's commitment to inclusion and Disaster Risk Reduction

An impactful one-day seminar, part of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative, was successfully held on 4th of July in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event took place at the Social Services House under the auspices of the Almaty City Hall.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia

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