Avoiding disaster in a dangerous world

More people globally are being affected by disasters than ever before, despite the adoption of a UN-backed international disaster reduction agreement in 2015. Experts from around the world are gathering at UN Headquarters to speed up efforts to fully implement that agreement to bring about a safer world.

Read the full article at:

https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136087
Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world

Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world

12 Sep 2024

A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday as part of a global call to action to support the Summit of the Future, which begins on 22 September. 

What is sea level rise and why does it matter to our future?

What is sea level rise and why does it matter to our future?

26 Aug 2024

The level of the sea globally is rising faster and higher than ever before creating what the United Nations has described as a “urgent and escalating threat” to people around the world.

Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

Cutting disaster risk will boost equality, improve resilience

13 Oct 2023

Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Friday, UN chief António Guterres called on countries everywhere to boost resilience and adaptation, to build a safer and more just future for all.