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Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 3 - Afternoon),

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The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will discuss on the following issues: a. Reviewing the expanding disaster risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, with focus on intensifying heat b. Building disaster risk reduction capacity and resilience through innovations in science and technology for the regional implementation of the Secretary-General's Call to Action on Extreme Heat and Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings for All, 2023-2027 c. Providing an overview of the work of the secretariat and entities of the United Nations system on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. * Providing the platform for member States and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, share good practices, and explore innovative solutions for resilience and disaster risk reduction amidst escalating climate and heat impacts * The session is organized by the Informa...

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 2 - Afternoon).

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The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will discuss on the following issues: a. Reviewing the expanding disaster risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, with focus on intensifying heat b. Building disaster risk reduction capacity and resilience through innovations in science and technology for the regional implementation of the Secretary-General's Call to Action on Extreme Heat and Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings for All, 2023-2027 c. Providing an overview of the work of the secretariat and entities of the United Nations system on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. * Providing the platform for member States and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, share good practices, and explore innovative solutions for resilience and disaster risk reduction amidst escalating climate and heat impacts * The session is organized by the Informati...

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 2 - Morning).

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The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will discuss on the following issues: a. Reviewing the expanding disaster risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, with focus on intensifying heat b. Building disaster risk reduction capacity and resilience through innovations in science and technology for the regional implementation of the Secretary-General's Call to Action on Extreme Heat and Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings for All, 2023-2027 c. Providing an overview of the work of the secretariat and entities of the United Nations system on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. * Providing the platform for member States and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, share good practices, and explore innovative solutions for resilience and disaster risk reduction amidst escalating climate and heat impacts * The session is organized by the Informa...

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 1 - Afternoon).

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 The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will discuss on the following issues: a. Reviewing the expanding disaster risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, with focus on intensifying heat b. Building disaster risk reduction capacity and resilience through innovations in science and technology for the regional implementation of the Secretary-General's Call to Action on Extreme Heat and Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings for All, 2023-2027 c. Providing an overview of the work of the secretariat and entities of the United Nations system on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. * Providing the platform for member States and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, share good practices, and explore innovative solutions for resilience and disaster risk reduction amidst escalating climate and heat impacts * The session is organized by the Informat...

Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, Ninth Session (Day 1 - Morning).

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The Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 26 to 28 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will discuss on the following issues: a. Reviewing the expanding disaster risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, with focus on intensifying heat b. Building disaster risk reduction capacity and resilience through innovations in science and technology for the regional implementation of the Secretary-General's Call to Action on Extreme Heat and Executive Action Plan on Early Warnings for All, 2023-2027 c. Providing an overview of the work of the secretariat and entities of the United Nations system on disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. * Providing the platform for member States and stakeholders to engage in policy dialogue, share good practices, and explore innovative solutions for resilience and disaster risk reduction amidst escalating climate and heat impacts * The session is organized by the Informa...

Press Conference on Hurricane Melissa.

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Hybrid press briefing by Francisco Pichon, Resident Coordinator for Cuba and Gregoire Goodstein, Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for Haiti. They will brief on Hurricane Melissa. Watch the Press Conference: Francisco Pichon, Resident Coordinator for Cuba and Gregoire Goodstein, Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for Haiti on Hurricane Melissa! Press Conferences .

Towards a risk-informed approach to development: Financing Resilience Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow - Second Committee Side Event, General Assembly, 80th session.

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   Towards a risk-informed approach to development: Financing Resilience Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow - Second Committee Side Event, General Assembly, 80th session. Agenda Opening segment Panel 1: Investing in Resilience to Safeguard SDGs - The economic and development rationale for risk reduction, prevention and resilience investments Moderated Interactive Discussion with panelists Panel 2: Tailored Solutions for Vulnerable and Local Contexts - Financing strategies, concessional mechanisms and partnerships. Moderated Interactive Discussion with panelists Closing Session Objectives of the Event Strengthen global policies to scale up investment in resilience and ensure risk-informed investments for sustainable development. Showcase successful initiatives at a global and local level, that have demonstrated impact in saving lives and reducing losses. Highlight tailored support needs for vulnerable countries and explore innovative financing solutions, partnerships, and integra...