THE SENDAI FRAMEWORK AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, adopted in March 2015, was the first of four agreements approved by the international community in 2015 with the overall aim of making development more sustainable in the face of a raft of challenges faced by the work. This video explains how the Sendai Framework interlinks with the Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted in September 2015. You can find out more here about the c

⚖️🌍 Disaster risk reduction is one step closer towards sustained accountability through international law. UN Member States have adopted a resolution to open negotiations on a legally binding instrument on the protection of persons in the event of disasters. At the heart of this discussion are the Draft Articles on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, developed by the International Law Commission. These draft articles propose a major shift: ✔️ Requiring action within each countr

Today, we launch our newest offering with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) at the #BonnClimateConference. Climate-related disasters are increasing every year, affecting especially the most vulnerable. By harnessing synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, governments can reduce risks and better prepare for a changing climate. This thought leadership course is for decision-makers and practitioners focusing on climate-resilient societies. To