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Cities emerge top in United Nations-Sasakawa Award competition on innovative disaster risk reduction initiatives The cities of San Francisco (Philippines), Santa Fe (Argentina), and District of North Vancouver (Canada), were unveiled as winners of the United Nations-Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction last night at a special ceremony on the second last day of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva.	12 May 2011	News briefs
Risk Award announced at Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction as conference comes to a close For the first time, Munich Re Foundation, the Global Risk Forum GRF Davos and United Nations secretariat for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) join forces and offer €100,000 to a risk reduction project that will contribute to increasing people’s resilience to disasters, especially in developing communities which are most at risk.	13 May 2011	Press release
Calls for 'coalition of action' to address link between natural hazards and nuclear safety at Global Platform for DRR ending today In a year marred by disaster losses over US$300 billion, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called, at the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, for a “coalition of action” and a high-level meeting during the next General Assembly to address the link between natural hazards and nuclear safety.	13 May 2011	Press release
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General says cities 'urgently need protection' from disaster; local government action is crucial After announcing last week that Geneva would take part in the United Nations "Making Cities Resilient" campaign, Pierre Maudet, the incoming Mayor of Geneva as of 1 June, said the city would share experiences with other local governments seeking to manage risk.	20 May 2011	News briefs
New impetus for disaster risk reduction in the Arab region, according to the 2011 Global Assessment Report Cairo, 22 May - The United Nations report titled "Revealing risk, redefining Development", launched this May by Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon at the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reveals a new interest and concern for disaster risk reduction in the Middle East and North Africa.	22 May 2011	News briefs
UNISDR launches a new media handbook to help journalists report disasters through a different lens Disasters are not natural; hazards are, says a new UNISDR media book launched at the Third Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction by Tim Sebastian of BBC Hard Talk.	26 May 2011	News briefs
2011 UNISDR report on disaster risk reduction launched in Japan 国連国際防災戦略事務局(UNISDR)が作成した国連世界防災白書2011の日本での発表が、5月25日、東京の国連大学(UNU)本部にて行われました。UNISDRとUNUの共催、外務省の後援により開催されました。2011年版のタイトルは「災害リスクを明らかにし、開発を再定義する」です。 The Japan launch of the 2011 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction, prepared by the United Nations Secretariat for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), was held at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo on 25 May 2011, in a forum co-organized by UNISDR and UNU and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.	1 Jun 2011	News briefs
Chair's Summary sees disaster risk reduction as key to preserving and protecting environment and ensuring sustainable development Half of humanity is now living in cities - commitment to resilience is urgently needed, said Ms. Asha-Rose Migiro, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in her final summary.	3 Jun 2011	News briefs
Egypt holds the first UNDP-coordinated training on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Arab Region to discuss regional risks trends The first comprehensive training on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Arab region gathered thirty leading specialists to discuss regional and global disaster risk trends. Organized by the UNDP Regional Centre for Arab States, it provided valuable insight on disaster risk assessment, mitigation and preparedness.	9 Jun 2011	News briefs
Top IBM and AECOM executives join UNISDR Private Sector Advisory Group as commitment by sector to disaster risk reduction grows Two executives from IBM and AECOM joined UNISDR’s growing Private Sector Advisory Group to support the organization’s work in engaging and supporting companies and businesses in reducing their risk to disasters.	9 Jun 2011	News briefs
Mayors unanimously adopt declaration to build urban resilience and fight climate change Following the 2nd World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change, mayors from over sixty countries unanimously adopt the 2011 Bonn Declaration of Mayors to commit to globally coordinated local climate action. In the declaration, building resilience to disasters was highlighted as a critical issue.	14 Jun 2011	News briefs
Equal priority is needed to strengthen policies on disaster response and prevention says European Commissioner Recognizing the political importance and impact of recent disasters, UNISDR and the European Parliament organized a debate "Prevent or react: The EU approach to Disaster Risk Reduction" to discuss the European Union's approach to disaster prevention.	14 Jun 2011	News briefs
Global Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction meets with United Nations to discuss ways to help build community resilience to disasters President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia met with Margareta Wahlström, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, on Wednesday to discuss ways to help build the resilience of communities.	16 Jun 2011	News briefs
The 16th UN Interview Series “Ms. Yuki Matsuoka, Head of UNISDR Hyogo Office” UNインタビュー・シリーズ国連の幅広い活動をより多くの日本の皆様に知っていただくために、UNインタビュー・シリーズでは、国連諸機関の親善大使やサポーターをはじめ、国連を通して国際貢献されている方々にお話を伺っていきます。	20 Jun 2011	News briefs
City of Kuwait hosts major gathering on linking disaster risk reduction into urban planning and city development strategy in the Gulf States UNISDR, UNHABITAT and UNDP Kuwait organized a workshop on "Advancing disaster risk reduction and urban strategy in the Gulf States" in collaboration with the Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) and the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISoCaRP).	21 Jun 2011	News briefs
Maldives Government Endorses World’s First Strategic National Action Plan Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation The Government of the Maldives has fully endorsed the world’s first Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) that integrates Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).	24 Jun 2011	Press release
Anticipating and reducing risk needed as some of the world's most populated countries face severe drought and flooding Over 10 million people from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda will be severely affected by severe drought, with no likelihood of improvement until 2012, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of humanitarian Affairs warned in an alert yesterday.	28 Jun 2011	News briefs
Global business consulting firm commits to reducing disaster risk as 'Disaster Risk Reduction Private Sector Partnership' initiative launches President Mauricio Mobarak of global consulting firm UC&CS has signed a statement of commitment announced by UNISDR's Private Sector Advisory Group during the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in May.	30 Jun 2011	News briefs
Africa urged to speak ‘as one’ to tackle disasters and climate change, as Assembly of the African Union comes to a close in Malabo As the 17th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union wrapped up in Malabo, Guinea, talks of a common voice on sustainable development have continued to dominate agendas in Africa ahead of the United Nations climate talks to be held in Durban in December. The need to address the issue of disasters and climate change continues to at the fore of various platforms of implementing the extended Africa Regional Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction.	30 Jun 2011	News briefs
Forests are a vital natural resource and ally for reducing disaster risks, says UN special representative over concerns of wildfire risk As Europe and North America move into the summer season, the risk of wildfires will increase. While these natural hazards may not get the attention of earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones, their destructive potential is considerable and reducing the risks they present should be a priority.	4 Jul 2011	News briefs
Local governments come together to build safer communities in Sri Lanka, commit to World Disaster Reduction campaign Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5 July 2011 – Local governments released a joint action plan today to tackle hazard risk in Sri Lanka. The plan identifies key priority activities that follow the 'Ten Essentials' of the World Disaster Reduction Campaign 'Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready!' in nine provinces in the country.	5 Jul 2011	Press release
Future Development Must Be Centred Around Risk: article by United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Chief Around 20% of the Earth is at risk from at least one natural hazard and more than half the world’s six billion plus population is exposed. In a matter of minutes, at least one hazard can change the world they know. Only through incorporating risk into development planning can we start to reduce this exposure.	6 Jul 2011	Statements & speeches
ECOSOC 2011 Statement by Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction Disasters have a proven negative impact on education and the efforts of governments to achieve MDG 2.	7 Jul 2011	Statements & speeches
Message from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General For Disaster Risk Reduction On World Population Day The United Nations secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) joins the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in observing World Population Day 2011 – The World at 7 Billion. We welcome the campaign 7 Billion Actions which will spur commitment and spark actions vis-à-vis the opportunities and challenges presented by a world of seven billion people.	11 Jul 2011	Statements & speeches
East Africa Region to Tackle Disaster Risk Reduction, Common Strategy, Solutions to Address Urban Sustainability Sought The Africa Union Commission will hold a regional workshop for the East Africa region to accelerate action in the implementation of the Africa Regional Strategy on disaster risk reduction and its Programme of Action to reduce the vulnerabilities of EAC Member States to natural hazards.	12 Jul 2011	Press release
Halfway through 2011, estimated economic losses already USD265 billion – DRR needed more than ever, says UN So far this year, the economic losses from very severe natural hazards totals some USD265 billion. According to reinsurance giant Munich RE, 2011 is the highest-ever loss year on record, despite the fact the first half of the year has only just been completed.	14 Jul 2011	News briefs
East African countries join 'Making cities resilient' campaign - AU calls for integration of disaster risk reduction into national planning The rallying call of the UNISDR led ‘Making cities resilient campaign’ to city authorities to build resilient, sustainable urban communities to reduce disaster risks, has just added the East African cities of Bujumbura in Burundi, as well Arusha and Moshi in the Republic of Tanzania to its ever expanding list...	14 Jul 2011	Press release
Philippines Parliamentarians Call for Mainstreaming DRR, Climate Change Adaptation in National Budget Legislation Sixteen Parliamentarians from the Philippine House of Representatives yesterday adopted "the Incheon Resolution of the Philippine Parliamentarians on Effective Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation" which calls for their mainstreaming in the national budget legislation.	18 Jul 2011	News briefs
Viet Nam Ministry plans to implement a community-based disaster risk management programme in 6,000 communes by 2020 The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dao Xuan Hoc said the Ministry is working with relevant national and local departments to enact a law on disaster risk prevention and reduction, clearly defining the roles of the Government and to assure that citizens had access to information on disaster risks.	21 Jul 2011	News briefs
Lebanese media trained to cover disasters through a risk reduction lens, as government prepares for forest fires More than twenty journalists from Lebanese radio, television and print media, as well as communication officers from the Lebanese government, attended a two-day media training in Beirut on how to cover disasters from a prevention angle.	22 Jul 2011	News briefs

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Cities emerge top in United Nations-Sasakawa Award competition on innovative disaster risk reduction initiatives

Risk Award announced at Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction as conference comes to a close

Calls for 'coalition of action' to address link between natural hazards and nuclear safety at Global Platform for DRR ending today

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General says cities 'urgently need protection' from disaster; local government action is crucial

New impetus for disaster risk reduction in the Arab region, according to the 2011 Global Assessment Report

UNISDR launches a new media handbook to help journalists report disasters through a different lens

2011 UNISDR report on disaster risk reduction launched in Japan

Chair's Summary sees disaster risk reduction as key to preserving and protecting environment and ensuring sustainable development

Egypt holds the first UNDP-coordinated training on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Arab Region to discuss regional risks trends

Top IBM and AECOM executives join UNISDR Private Sector Advisory Group as commitment by sector to disaster risk reduction grows

Mayors unanimously adopt declaration to build urban resilience and fight climate change

Equal priority is needed to strengthen policies on disaster response and prevention says European Commissioner

Global Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction meets with United Nations to discuss ways to help build community resilience to disasters

The 16th UN Interview Series “Ms. Yuki Matsuoka, Head of UNISDR Hyogo Office”

City of Kuwait hosts major gathering on linking disaster risk reduction into urban planning and city development strategy in the Gulf States

Maldives Government Endorses World’s First Strategic National Action Plan Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation

Anticipating and reducing risk needed as some of the world's most populated countries face severe drought and flooding

Global business consulting firm commits to reducing disaster risk as 'Disaster Risk Reduction Private Sector Partnership' initiative launches

Africa urged to speak ‘as one’ to tackle disasters and climate change, as Assembly of the African Union comes to a close in Malabo

Forests are a vital natural resource and ally for reducing disaster risks, says UN special representative over concerns of wildfire risk

Local governments come together to build safer communities in Sri Lanka, commit to World Disaster Reduction campaign

Future Development Must Be Centred Around Risk: article by United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Chief

ECOSOC 2011 Statement by Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction

Message from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General For Disaster Risk Reduction On World Population Day

East Africa Region to Tackle Disaster Risk Reduction, Common Strategy, Solutions to Address Urban Sustainability Sought

Halfway through 2011, estimated economic losses already USD265 billion – DRR needed more than ever, says UN

East African countries join 'Making cities resilient' campaign - AU calls for integration of disaster risk reduction into national planning

Philippines Parliamentarians Call for Mainstreaming DRR, Climate Change Adaptation in National Budget Legislation

Viet Nam Ministry plans to implement a community-based disaster risk management programme in 6,000 communes by 2020

Lebanese media trained to cover disasters through a risk reduction lens, as government prepares for forest fires

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