This session will focus on strengthening effective pre-disaster preparedness to effectively respond and build back better in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction. It will explore the importance of inclusive and cross-sectoral approaches, and how effective preparedness saves lives and reduces losses....

Disasters don’t discriminate, yet some people are more at risk! This statement is becoming increasingly true. Analyses of the numbers of victims and people affected prove: countries in the Global South are more affected than countries in the Global North,...

Infrastructure resilience is key to unlocking Africa’s sustainable development. Despite progress in sectors like energy and ICT, significant gaps remain, with climate extremes costing African nations 2–5 per cent of GDP annually. The continent requires up to $170 billion in...

Disaster risk governance is the cornerstone of the Sendai Framework. While two thirds of countries have established national DRR strategies, effective implementation of multisectoral risk governance requires considerable improvements. To accelerate DRR and resilience in the remaining five years of...

This high-level dialogue offers an opportunity to explore how scaling the generation and application of standardized interoperable quality risk information can help reduce escalating losses and support the achievement of global agreements, including the Sendai Framework and SDGs. The session...

This plenary will assess regional progress in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, focusing on achievements and challenges since the 2023 Midterm Review. While considerable improvements have been observed in five of the seven targets (A–E), implementation at...

The Closing Ceremony will mark the launch of the Priority Actions to Enhance Readiness for Resilient Recovery, reflecting the key insights and recommendations discussed throughout the conference. Governments, partners, and stakeholders are encouraged to take concrete steps to accelerate the...

The Closing Session of the 3rd Stakeholder Forum will aim to synthesize key takeaways, elevate community-rooted perspectives, and reaffirm the role of stakeholder engagement mechanisms (SEMs) in shaping inclusive, accountable, localised and effective DRR strategies for the implementation of the...