Disaster risk managers from Africa have been participating in a five-day study tour in Europe this week organised by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and CIMA Research ...

When we hear the word “disaster” we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes – events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them ...

"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to flooding, hurricanes and other ...

Regional Symposium and Training In Nairobi Strengthen Use of Space Technologies For Disaster Management In East Africa ...

With World Bank support, Morocco has made significant strides since 2008 in strengthening its disaster and climate resilience. This has included gradual transition from a post-disaster approach ...

Harnessing the collective capabilities of APRU universities for interdisciplinary research in disaster management, students attended talks by the professors from different universities and ...

Media visibility — when disciplined, factual, and responsibly managed — has become a strategic asset for NGOs working in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

A key innovation of the 2026 Indaba is its strong emphasis on shifting South Africa’s fire management model from reactive emergency response to proactive, prevention-led and predictive risk reduction.

Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal convened in Durban for a workshop aimed at enhancing disaster management strategies in response to recent floods. Mayor Cyril Xaba emphasised the importance of ...