This session will explore tailored approaches that enhance effective multilateralism in disaster risk reduction (DRR) while addressing local priorities. It will examine key challenges, gaps, barriers, and best practices, aiming to reinvigorate whole-of-society strategic planning and policymaking at local, national,...

The Opening Ceremony, led by the Advisory Group of the Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM AG), will bring together representatives from the host government, the previous host of GPDRR2022, and UNDRR. This session will outline a strategic roadmap for stakeholders to...

Co-led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and supported by many partners, the first Global Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum aims to accelerate implementation of the Early Warnings for All...

Risk-profiling current and future investments requires a coherent approach across all levels. This applies to both public and private sectors, ensuring broad stakeholder engagement and generating innovation to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of investments. It has to be driven...

The Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction was established in 1986 with support from the Nippon Foundation alongside the WHO Sasakawa Health Prize and UNEP Sasakawa Environment Prize to recognize outstanding contributions to building community resilience and reducing disaster risk....