Voluntary Commitments at a glance

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    Regional - Americas
    New
    Completed
    El Niño 2015-2016: Evolution, Vulnerability, And Economics And Social Impacts Of El Niño 2015-2016 Event In Latin America
    This report examines the climate evolution of El Niño phenomenon In Latin America and the Caribbean, its impacts in different industries (agriculture, water management, health, infrastructure) and the governments and community responses. Lessons Learnt are highlighted in regards to better preparation and mitigation efforts for future events.
    Volunclima members
    Regional - Americas, Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep of
    New
    Voluntary Climate Observers Network (Volunclima) Initiative
    Volunclima is a citizen science initiative managed by CIIFEN in which volunteers report precipitation, extreme hydrometeorological events, and drought. Reports are sent in near-real time via an IT platform to an open database. Network members strengthen their climate resilience through training, monitoring, and access to climate products.
    National (or local) - Japan
    New
    Matsuyama City method of disaster prevention “Developing disaster prevention leaders for all generations – seamlessly from elementary school students to the elderly”
    The ``Establishment of the Matsuyama City Disaster Prevention Education Promotion Council'' started in May 2019, and it is continuing to work on developing and fostering disaster prevention leaders in Matsuyama City, including within industry, government, academia, and citizens.
    National (or local) - El Salvador
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    Access to DRR information and tools strengthens community cohesion in El Salvador
    The project works on community access to risk reduction information and tools in El Salvador. The information empowers the community to know their right to participate and improves community's safety and preparedness.
    Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Resilience in Bontang City
    National (or local) - Indonesia
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    Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Resilience in Bontang City
    UCLG ASPAC received a request from its member, Bontang City to support the city’s disaster risk reduction and urban resilience efforts. In collaboration with the UNDRR, BNPB, and MoHA of Indonesia, UCLG ASPAC organised a training on DRR and Urban Resilience in Bontang on April 29-30, 2024.
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    Regional - Africa
    New
    Enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction in African Cities (DRR4Africa project)
    The DRR4Africa project seeks to improve the resilience of three African cities from climate-induced disasters by collaboratively identifying the biggest disaster threats, and developing solutions packages tailored to these cities.
    Retrofitting Workshop at Chandragiri ward 7, Kathmandu
    National (or local) - Nepal
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    Resilient Nepal: Earthquake Retrofitting and Disaster Risk Reduction in Kathmandu
    Youth for Good - Nepal conducted retrofitting workshops to enhance earthquake resilience in Nepal, focusing on using sustainable materials. Over 300 participants from Kathmandu district were trained, improving local capacity in disaster risk reduction and structural safety, aligning with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
    Collaborative Risk Assessment with Caldas Risk Management Team
    Regional - Americas, Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep of
    Completed
    Understanding Vulnerability, Risk and Impacts for Climate Resilience (Book project)
    The project involves systematizing and applying a comprehensive methodology to assess climate vulnerability, based on historical and geospatial data, emphasizing local participation, adaptation, and multisectoral governance, drawing on CIIFEN’s 10 years of experience
    CIIFEN's drought bulletin
    Regional - Americas, Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep of
    New
    Drought Monitoring in Western South America
    National drought monitors were built using routines that calculate a weighted mixed indicator from drought indices for Western South America countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. The analysis of the spatially integrated monitors and drought impacts are published on a monthly bulletin.
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    Regional - China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines
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    Training of Trainers: Fundamentals of Resilient Governance & Development in Asia and Pacific
    The rollout of UCLG Resilience Module to support LGs in Asia Pacific
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    Global
    New
    Coordination of the Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) of UNDRR
    Coordinating the UNDRR Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM), including developing and implementing the SEM Action Plan 2024-2025. Conducting its internal governance to improve SEM structure, coordination and effectiveness, and support the development of inclusive stakeholder engagement governance at all levels.
    Risk Management Workshop with Community in Querecotillo, Peru
    Regional - Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
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    Methodological Approach for the Implementation of Early Warning Systems (EWS) for Floods
    Methodology for implementing Early Warning Systems (EWS) for floods in binational basins, promoting risk reduction through monitoring, community participation, and strategic planning.
    Global
    New
    Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
    GNDR is the largest international network of civil society organisations (CSOs) committed to strengthen resilience and reduce risk in communities. We connect frontline CSOs with policymaking institutions and governments, influence policies and practices, and strengthen capacities.
    “Building a Local Government Alliance for Resilience in Asia-Pacific” for disaster-affected cities in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
    National (or local) - Indonesia
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    “Building a Local Government Alliance for Resilience in Asia-Pacific” for disaster-affected cities in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
    “Building a Local Government Alliance for Resilience in Asia-Pacific” for disaster-affected city, Palu, Indonesia. - Stakeholders Mapping & Needs Assessment of Post Disaster Rehabilitation - The LED/local small-micro enterprises/SMEs programme - The Development of Disaster Risk Assessment (KRB) - The Public Space & Memorial wall Construction
    National (or local) - India
    Completed
    Honeywell Safe Schools Program
    Students learn better when schools are safe, secure, happy and comfortable. In places where daily stresses and disaster risks coincide, a holistic school safety initiative is required. We are committed to ensure children go to school without fear, remain safe in school and return home safely.

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    Global
    41
    Africa
    23
    Europe
    21
    Asia
    147
    Americas
    53
    Oceania
    34
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    The map reflects the number of countries/territories or regions covered by voluntary commitments. The numbers shown on the map represent the total commitments at the regional, national, and local levels. Regional voluntary commitments, which cover multiple countries, are counted together with national and local commitments to provide a comprehensive view of the engagement in each region.

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