📢 Nominations for the 2024 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction #WINDRR Leadership Awards 🏆 are still open until 14 June 2024! Nominate yourself or another woman from #AsiaPacific ➡️ undrr.org/news/nominatio…

Have you & your partners already applied to shape the #APMCDRR with us and the host country #Philippines 🇵🇭? The call for applications to organize a partner events, learning lab & to speak on the ignite stage closes on Friday 31 May. For more details ➡️ apmcdrr.undrr.org/2024/get-invol…

The National Disaster Risk Management Bill was tabled in Parliament today by Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and DM Minister Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka.
This legislation provides the crucial legal framework needed to protect our people from the devastating impacts of disasters.

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UNDRR welcomes Kamal Kishore, who starts this week as SRSG. He looks forward to building on UNDRR's progress in drawing together global efforts to reduce global disaster risks.

'UNDRR's ambition matches the scale of the problem,' he says.

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#APMCDRR Two weeks left to apply for partner events, learning labs & the ignite stage! Get involved and help create an inspiring conference programme. More information about the various ways to get involved here ➡️ apmcdrr.undrr.org/2024/get-invol…

😖Ever wonder why we insist that there are NO NATURAL DISASTERS?

This will explain 👇 ow.ly/Kfp150RK3Zg #NoNaturalDisasters

In the news: It was the warmest April on record – the eleventh month in a row of record global temperatures, reports World Meteorological Organization. Extreme weather caused many casualties and socio-economic disruption.
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Disasters are displacing a record numbers of people, and a significant number of those affected are under the age of 18 🚸

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Join government, civil society, international representatives, and academics to discuss current issues relating to disasters, international law and its domestic implementation in Asia Pacific.
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The consultation in #Tonga , led by NDRMO, UNDRR & CDRI, dives deep into water sector challenges. With #SDG6 💦 in sight, this work aims to improve the #resilience of infrastructure systems by strengthening governance through the implementation of CDRI & UNDRR’s Global Methodology.

The eruption of the 🌋 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai 🇹🇴, in January 2022 was the most powerful since #Krakatau 🇮🇩 in 1883 and generated a #Tsunami with waves of up to 20 meters high.

Proactive action by the government of #Tonga and its people saved many lives!

The latest CityNet #Disaster Seminar in Makati City, Philippines 🇵🇭 convened mayors & thematic experts to exchange best practices against the backdrop of climate change and urbanization in #AsiaPacific . Learn more and #commit2Sendai ➡️ bit.ly/4btlpur

Our thoughts are with all affected in #Afghanistan by severe floods in Baghlan Province.

This extreme weather event underscores the need for climate-resilient humanitarian efforts.

We are working with partners and national authorities to provide shelter, food and healthcare.

There are different ways you can get involved at the APMCDRR 2024. Applications to host a partner event or learning lab or speak on the ignite stage are open until 31 May! The call for submissions for the #DRR expo will be published soon - stay tuned. ➡️ apmcdrr.undrr.org/2024/get-invol…

'I am happy that my team and I can create a supporting environment for women to work in DRR,' says Retno Rifa Atsari, Vice-Principal and Co-founder of CARI, a disaster knowledge management platform in Indonesia.

Read Retno's's story ➡️ ow.ly/5pqS50RAf9U #WINDRR

WIN #DRR Leadership Awards 🏆: Do you know a woman who has achieved exceptional professional success in #disaster risk reduction in #AsiaPacific ? Nominations for the Excellence Award ($10,000) are open 👉🏾 undrr.org/news/nominatio… Thank you Australia & SM Prime for your support!

Through CityNet's initiative, representatives from Seoul 🇰🇷 learned firsthand about Japan’s 🇯🇵 experience in #disaster risk management at the local level, focusing on Kobe & Sakai's innovations since the 1995 earthquake. Read more 👉🏾 bit.ly/48eXDiR and #commit2Sendai !

We're looking for WIN #DRR Rising Stars 🌟 Nominate the women in #AsiaPacific who have shown leadership potential early in their careers in #disaster risk reduction for the Rising Star Award ($7,500). ➡️ undrr.org/news/nominatio… Thanks for your support, Australia 🇦🇺 & SM Prime!

Contribute to the 2024 #DRRday campaign, to inspire and engage children & youth on disaster risk reduction.

Share your institution’s good practices in engaging children & youth on disaster resilience.

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For the 4th consecutive year, WIN #DRR recognizes the achievements of women working in #disaster risk reduction across #AsiaPacific with the Leadership Awards 🏆 in two categories. ➡️ Nominate yourself or an inspiring woman by 14 June 2024: undrr.org/news/nominatio…