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🌍 The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 is the global roadmap for making our communities safer and more resilient. As the United Nations system’s lead agency for disaster risk reduction, UNDRR coordinates efforts to turn this vision into action — supporting countries and partners to reduce risk, prevent losses, and strengthen resilience. 📍 Through our regional offices and partnerships with governments, civil society and the private sector, we guide the implementation, follow-up and review of the Sendai Framework across all regions. The Framework sets out seven global targets for 2030: 🎯 A — Reduce disaster mortality ⬇️ 🎯 B — Reduce the number of affected people ⬇️ 🎯 C — Reduce economic losses relative to global GDP ⬇️ 🎯 D — Reduce damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services ⬇️ 🎯 E — Increase the number of countries with DRR strategies ⬆️ 🎯 F — Strengthen international cooperation for DRR ⬆️ 🎯 G — Increase access to multi-hazard early warning systems and risk information ⬆️ Together, these goals aim for one shared outcome: 💪 a substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods, health, and assets worldwide. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/7BHI50XhJMf #UN80 #UNday #ResiliencePays

All these targets can be achieved with the power of nature in mind: 🎯 A — Reduce disaster mortality ⬇️ 🎯 B — Reduce the number of affected people ⬇️ 🎯 C — Reduce economic losses relative to global GDP ⬇️ 🎯 D — Reduce damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services ⬇️ 🎯 E — Increase the number of countries with DRR strategies ⬆️ 🎯 F — Strengthen international cooperation for DRR ⬆️ 🎯 G — Increase access to multi-hazard early warning systems and risk information ⬆️

As Monday, 13th October marked International Disaster Risk Reduction Day with the theme " Funding Resilience not Disaster," it's essential to reflect on the progress made since the concept of disaster risk reduction gained momentum. Disasters, whether natural or human-made, can have devastating impacts on communities, economies, and the environment. The increasing frequency and severity of disasters underscore the need for proactive measures to mitigate their effects. Communities, businesses, and governments must work together to build resilience. This can be achieved by: - Strengthening disaster risk governance and policies - Investing in disaster risk reduction infrastructure - Promoting disaster risk reduction education and awareness - Supporting vulnerable communities Let's seize this opportunity to prioritize disaster risk reduction and build a more resilient world. By working together, we can reduce disaster risks and create a safer, more sustainable future for all. #InvestInResilience #DisasterRiskReduction #InternationalDisasterRiskReductionDay #LeaveTheWorldABetterPlace #Sustainability #Resilience #DisasterPreparedness #RiskManagement

Today is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR).  We come together to emphasise the importance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) through better preparedness and anticipatory action and ensuring effective and efficient response to disasters.  As vulnerabilities deepen and crises become more complex and interconnected, we stand united in our commitment to keeping DRR high on the agenda – despite financial constraints. CBM joins a group of organisations in releasing a policy paper which supports IDDRR’s 2025 call to “fund resilience, not disasters”. The policy paper details the needs and the opportunities for what can be done for disability inclusive DRR, by highlighting the following key messages: 1. Disaster risk reduction must be designed with and for people at risk- their perspectives, capacities and lived experiences must be at the centre.  2. Disaster risk reduction requires systemic and social solutions and sustainable, long-term funding commitments.  3. Disaster risk reduction should not just manage risks but also transform the underlying drivers of vulnerability that shape risk. Follow the link to read the joint call on what needs to be done, and who should set the direction of how we plan and respond to disasters: https://lnkd.in/e9dHjaMS Workers' Samaritan Federation (ASB) Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Malteser International Plan International Welthungerhilfe (WHH) World Vision Germany #FundResilience #ResiliencePays #DRRDay   

📊 🌊 Data-driven approaches to disaster risk resilience This year's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is themed “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” and calls for a decisive shift to fund resilience now to avoid paying more later. Globally, extereme weather events are increasing in severity and frequency (AR6, IPCC). 🏡 More than a quarter (37%) of the world's population live within 100km of the coast. These communities are particularly vulnerable to weather events associated with #ClimateChange. The social, economic and environmental data compiled in #OceanAccounts can be used to build resilience in coastal communities. Data can be used to: 🗺️ Generate maps that identify vulnerable populations in high-risk coastal areas, enabling targeted interventions to enhance community resilience 🌴 Understand ecosystem-based protection including natural coastal barrier ecosystems and model their potential for risk reduction 💰 Inform economic impact assessments, which can make a case for prioritising investments in disaster risk reduction strategies 🧱 Support post-disaster recovery by quantifying loss and damages to ocean-based sectors and coastal infrastructure ▶️ Read more in the policy brief: https://lnkd.in/gug4-_ua #ResiliencePays#DRRday #OceanAccounts #BeyondGDP #DisasterResilience #CoastalResilience #SustainableOceanDevelopment United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

🌍 Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Marked every 13 October, this day is a vital reminder of the urgent need to invest in resilience, not just respond to disasters. With global disaster losses estimated at $2.3 trillion, the call to action has never been clearer. This year’s theme, “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” urges governments, donors, and the private sector to: ✅ Increase funding for disaster risk reduction ✅ Ensure all investments are risk-informed and resilient Despite the rising risks, DRR still receives less than 1% of national budgets and only 2% of development assistance projects mention DRR as an objective. But progress is possible: 💡 In Pakistan, early warning systems and preparedness plans are protecting lives 💧 In Central America, integrated water governance is strengthening climate resilience 🌾 In Ethiopia, climate-smart agriculture is restoring degraded land and livelihoods These local efforts show that smart, risk-informed investments pay off, for people, economies, and our shared future. Let’s build a world where resilience is the rule, not the exception. 👉 Read more about DRR and our members' initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dqQm9JzF #DRRday #ResiliencePays

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) designated 13 October as the International Day for Disaster Reduction to promote a global culture of disaster reduction, including disaster prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. The theme for the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), celebrated on October 13, is "Fund Resilience, Not Disasters". This theme calls for a significant shift in investment from reactive disaster recovery to proactive disaster risk reduction, highlighting the massive economic disparity between disaster costs and the underfunding of resilience-building efforts. The call to action: The campaign emphasizes the need to increase funding for disaster risk reduction (DRR), especially in public budgets and international assistance. It also urges that all public and private sector investments be risk-informed to ensure they build resilient infrastructure and communities. The reasoning: The theme is motivated by the rising costs of disasters, which the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) notes are becoming more frequent, costly, and devastating. The true cost of disasters, including indirect costs, is estimated to be nearly $2.3 trillion annually, a figure dwarfed by the inadequate investment in DRR. Hashtags: The campaign uses hashtags like #ResiliencePays and #DRRday to promote the message on social media. #DisasterRiskReduction #IDDRR2025 #FundResilienceNotDisasters #BuildBackBetter #DisasterPreparedness #ClimateResilience #SafeCommunities #RiskReduction #SDGs #GlobalSafety

The Western Cape Government in partnership with Santam, convened a 2-day Disaster Resilience Summit aimed at strengthening the province’s ability to reduce the impact of climate-related disasters and other systemic shocks. The summit brought together leaders and experts from government, academia, municipalities, and the private sector to co-develop practical, locally grounded solutions for building resilient communities. The summit was a key milestone in the province’s work to advance a comprehensive disaster risk reduction agenda and was aligned with the upcoming International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction’s global theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”.  Thabiso Rulashe, Head of Strategy and Investor Relations at Santam, highlighted the importance of collaboration, saying, “Building resilience is a shared responsibility”. Moses Khangale #SantamDisasterResilienceSummit #WCResillienceSummit

The Western Cape Government in partnership with Santam convened a 2-day Disaster Resilience Summit aimed at strengthening the province’s ability to reduce the impact of climate-related disasters and other systemic shocks. The summit brought together leaders and experts from government, academia, municipalities, and the private sector to co-develop practical, locally grounded solutions for building resilient communities. The summit was a key milestone in the province’s work to advance a comprehensive disaster risk reduction agenda and was aligned with the upcoming International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction’s global theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”. Thabiso Rulashe, Head of Strategy and Investor Relations at Santam, highlighted the importance of collaboration, saying, “Building resilience is a shared responsibility”. #SantamDisasterResilienceSummit #WCResillienceSummit

🌪️ The Sendai Framework: Building Resilient Communities The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction guides countries and communities to reduce disaster losses, protect lives, and strengthen resilience. It emphasizes understanding risks, investing in mitigation, and enhancing preparedness for all hazards. At EcoGenius Rwanda, we recognize that the private sector plays a key role in disaster resilience. Through innovative solutions like early warning systems, risk mapping, climate-smart infrastructure, and community preparedness programs, businesses can protect communities and minimize economic losses. By integrating sustainable practices and technology-driven risk management, private companies can help transform disaster risks into opportunities for growth and resilience. Together, we can safeguard lives, livelihoods, and our environment. 💡🌱 #EcoGeniusRwanda #SendaiFramework #DisasterRiskReduction #ResilientCommunities #PrivateSectorForResilience #SustainableDevelopment #Rwanda