As natural hazards, pandemics, and other crises become increasingly frequent, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are getting a jump start on emergencies through something called 'anticipatory action.'
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
WMO joins the global community in celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October. This year's theme focuses on youth and "empowering the next generation for a resilient future."
SEM was created by UNDRR to provide a space for non-state DRR actors to engage in supporting the implementation of the Sendai Framework and advocate for DRR in wider spaces. Terry Otieno leveraged this network to bring in substantive engagement for IDDRR.
For IDDRR, UNECE warns that climate change and the energy transition are increasing the likelihood of catastrophic accidents linked to industrial and technological facilities such as chemical plants, battery factories, mining sites.
Schools play a vital role in disaster risk reduction by educating students on risks in their communities, building preparedness, conducting drills, and fostering a culture of prevention.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
To celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024, our members have shared inspiring stories featuring their youth-led or focused work that builds community resilience in the face of disaster.
Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
The celebratory school safety event aimed to promote the Korean School Safety Programme (KSSP) and commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
In 2022, the International Day will focus on Target G of the Sendai Framework: “Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.”
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
This technical paper examines opportunities and options for enhancing adaptation action through education and training, and public and youth participation, including associated challenges.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
In 2021, the IDDRR focus is on Target f: “Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The focus of this year’s IDDRR is “Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.”
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
