Disasters & Humanitarian Relief
Disaster risk reduction is a cross-cutting issue in the context of sustainable development. This section covers activities aimed at reducing disaster risk and increasing resilience to natural hazards in different development sectors, which has multiplier effects and is projected to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. Disaster risk reduction relates to target 13.1 (Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries) and Goal 11 (Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable), among others.
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guest articles
SEE MORESmallholders on the Frontline: A Call for Action at COP 28
Responsibilities and Climate Justice: A Small State’s Call
Addressing the Myriad Impacts of Climate-induced Loss and Damage
Unpacking Next Generation Humanitarian Architecture
policy briefs
SEE MOREResponding to Global Shocks: UNSG’s Emergency Platform
WUF11 Declared Actions Urge Move from Incrementalism to Fundamental Shifts
Environmental Law Programme to Identify Priorities for Legal Responses
Global Platform to Inform Shift from Reducing Risk to Building Resilience
Events
SEE MORE2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
14-18 October 2024
Manila, Philippines
UNGA High-level Meeting to Address Existential Threats Posed by Sea Level Rise
25 September 2024
New York City, US
12th International Conference on Sustainable Development
19-20 September 2024
New York City, US
World Humanitarian Day 2024
19 August 2024
worldwide
World Refugee Day 2024
20 June 2024
worldwide
ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2024
19-21 June 2024
New York City, US