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    ARISE Japan Annual Symposium
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    Organization of a series of ARISE Japan Annual Symposium
    ARISE Japan is a national network of ARISE. ARISE Japan organizes "ARISE Japan Public Symposium" as its annual flagship public symposium to discuss a focused theme to contribute to the implementation of the Sendai Framework.
    Global
    Active
    International Wildfire Preparedness Mechanism (IWPM)
    The mission of the IWPM is to support, on request, agencies and countries to build national capacity and resilience to wildfire through the exchange of best practice in landscape fire management
    Youth being engaged in environment related work
    National (or local) - Jordan
    New
    Youth-Led Climate Action for Resilient Communities: “SAWN” (Preservation) Project
    Generations For Peace, with UNICEF and national partners, empowers youth across Jordan through SAWN to lead climate action and resilience efforts. Since 2022, youth have mobilised thousands of volunteers and initiatives; in 2026–2027 SAWN will scale leadership, community impact, and national climate advocacy.
    Group of local authorities and community members standing in a burnt landscape after a bushfire in Wompou, Guidimakha, Mauritania.
    National (or local) - Mauritania
    New
    Community Mechanism for NbS and Eco-DRR in Guidimakha, Mauritania
    This commitment strengthens climate and disaster resilience in Guidimakha, Mauritania through community-led Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and eco-DRR, addressing floods, drought, heatwaves and wildfires, with a replication and learning window for Nouakchott’s coastal/littoral resilience (2026–2028).
    Workshop on Gender Inclusive MHEW Systems in the Americas and the Caribbean
    Regional - Americas
    Active
    New
    Advancing Gender-Inclusive Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in the Americas and the Caribbean
    The LAC Women’s Network for DRR unites 1,500+ leaders to advance gender-responsive, inclusive early warning systems in LAC, aligned with EW4All. By 2026, it will expand the Gender Observatory, share women-led resilience practices, build capacity, and advocate for risk systems reflecting community realities.
    Photo by ADPC
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Active
    Building Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change Impacts in Asia and the Pacific
    ADPC is an autonomous international organization committed to build the resilience of people and institutions to disasters and climate change impacts in Asia and the Pacific. We provide technical services across social and physical sciences to support sustainable solutions.
    Regional - Oceania
    Active
    Demonstrating the Power and Potential of Women Leadership in DRR
    Shifting the Power Coalition is comprised of women’s rights and disability organisations across the Pacific region working together to strengthen diverse women’s voices, agency and decision making in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
    Photo of the World Bosai Forum 2017
    Global
    Active
    World Bosai Forum
    The World Bosai Forum brings together actors in disaster risk reduction from across society and the world to share knowledge, learn from one another, and achieve holistic risk reduction.
    Global
    Active
    Using Games for Raising Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and Gender Awareness
    For this initiative, the Climate Centre and its partners have the goal of designing games about disaster preparedness and other humanitarian issues. Games can support the development of better governance and disaster risk management systems.
    GADRI Summit 2017 Photo
    Global
    Active
    New
    Organization of GADRI Global Summit
    The Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) aims to form a collaborative platform for research and knowledge sharing across DRR and resilience. GADRI organizes its biennial GADRI Global Summit, bringing together its members to present, discuss, report, and evaluate the research being conducted across the network.
    ARISE Japan and Philippines knowledge sharing session 4
    Regional - Japan, Philippines
    Completed
    ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines collaboration: DRR knowledge sharing
    The ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines, two active ARISE national networks, have come together to share their knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to improve disaster resilience in the private sector.
    BCP Workshop in Sendai City in Oct 2025
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    New
    Making SMEs more disaster resilient in Sendai City
    By implementing this pilot project for SMEs Resilience in Sendai City, Sendai City aims at improving the disaster resilience of its Small and Medium Enterprises in Sendai City.
    National (or local) - Indonesia
    Deliverable update needed
    Fly for Humanity by Sky Volunteer to building resilience for Indonesia
    Fly for Humanity optimizes the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, in the process of handling disasters to contribute to building resilience for Indonesia.
    National (or local) - Indonesia
    Completed
    Building Back Better After Disaster - launching of public space and memorial wall in PALU
    The disaster rehabilitation programme in Palu City Indonesia was launched in October 2019 with the solidarity initiative under platform of UCLG Taskforce for Territorial prevention and management of crisis which is fully supported by Cities Unies France (CUF) in collaboration with UCLG ASPAC.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Video Footage Archive for Public Viewing
    The Video Footage Archive of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake is to share the lessons conveyed by these images and to contribute to public awareness raising and learning for the future generations to be prepared for future disasters.
    Cover page of the Report
    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
    New
    Completed
    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
    New
    Completed
    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.
    Brochure
    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
    New
    Completed
    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.
    A screenshot for an online meeting
    Regional - China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines
    New
    Completed
    Training of Trainers: Fundamentals of Resilient Governance & Development in Asia and Pacific
    The rollout of UCLG Resilience Module to support LGs in Asia Pacific
    SEM logo
    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
    New
    Completed
    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
    New
    Completed
    “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.
    Development of Climate Action Plans in Southeast Asian Cities
    Regional - Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam
    New
    Development of Climate Action Plans in Southeast Asian Cities
    UCLG ASPAC has been hosting the Secretariat of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) for Southeast Asia (SEA) since 2018. The task of the secretariat is to: (i) Support the Development of Climate Action Plans (CAPs); (ii) Build the capacity of GCoM Signatories; and (iii) Become the helpdesk.
    National (or local) - Spain
    Active
    Ribadesella Community Resilience in Spain
    The Civil Protection Volunteer Association of Ribadesella conducts workshops for community resilience and protection to enhance preparedness and response before, during and after disasters
    National (or local) - Australia
    Completed
    Queensland Resilient Homes Fund
    The Resilient Homes Fund includes three funding programs to improve Queenslander’s residences’ resilience to flooding through resilient retrofit, home raising, or voluntary buy-back programs.
    Regional - Europe
    New
    ENGAGE - Engage Society for Risk Awareness and Resilience
    ENGAGE brings together 15 partners from 9 countries in order to provide novel knowledge and identify impactful solutions to exploit Europe's societal resilience. Ultimately, the work of ENGAGE seeks to establish a broader, citizen-centered approach to disaster risk.
    Global
    Active
    Provide a tool to enhance the resilience of existing deteriorated bridges in the high risk zones for natural hazards using Global Analytics for Bridge Management
    UBMS Research Group aims to evolve a tool using data from Global Analytics for Bridge Management for deteriorated bridges. This tool will enhance the resilience of bridges in high risk zones for natural hazards.
    National (or local) - Spain
    New
    Ribadesella Community Resilience in Spain
    Talks and Workshops on community self-protection and community resilience
    National (or local) - Australia
    Completed
    Queensland Betterment Fund, investing to create stronger, more resilient Queensland communities
    Queensland leads the nation in delivering betterment programs that demonstrate how upfront investments in stronger, more resilient assets, saves money for all levels of government in future disasters.
    Regional - Africa, Asia
    New
    The Arab Private Sector Stakeholder Group for Disaster Risk Reduction (2021 – 2024)
    Acknowledging the critical role of the private sector in any given country and community, as employer, producer, exporter or investor. The group will work to integrate disaster risk disaster into business models and practices.
    Global
    Active
    DARAJA: Developing Risk Awareness Through Joint Action
    ‘Daraja’, meaning ‘bridge’ in Swahili, brings together the residents of informal settlements, national meteorological forecasters, city authorities and other actors to facilitate hazard awareness and improve climate resilience of vulnerable populations in informal settlements.
    Global
    Active
    Nature Protects People Project
    The Nature Protects People Project is a USAID-funded initiative implemented by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The aim is to build the capacity of planners and communities on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation globally.
    National (or local) - Japan
    New
    Empowering Youth Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction through Model UN activity
    A Model UN conference envisioned the 4th World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, engaging 400 students from 37 schools to promote the Sendai Framework's goals for inclusive and effective global disaster preparedness.
    Global
    Active
    Smart Community Infrastructures: Disaster Risk Reduction (ISO/TC268/SC1/WG6)
    We are a working group under the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO TC 268 SC1 Smart Community Infrastructure. Our working group focuses on the standardization of smart community infrastructure which could strengthen community resiliency against potential disasters.
    National (or local) - Portugal
    Active
    Risk Reduction Awareness Program in the Municipality of Amadora
    The development of awareness-raising programs to reduce risk is essential for the mobilization and participation of citizens in prevention and mitigation strategies, in order to increase public awareness of the risks existing in the municipality.
    Global
    Active
    Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN)
    ADN provides a dynamic forum for experts, practitioners, researchers and organisational partners to identify and promote theoretical and practical solutions to reducing avoidable disaster deaths.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    Sendai Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Future
    It is the event where citizens can learn disaster prevention and demonstrate daily activities through sessions, booth displays, experience-based activities, and other programs in order to pass on their experiences and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake to future DRR.
    Global
    Completed
    World Tsunami Museum Conference
    The World Tsunami Museum Conference is a series of conferences organized by multi-stakeholders to share experiences, good practices and lessons learned among existing disaster-related museums.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    Seminars of the Sendai Framework for DRR for citizens in Sendai City
    In cooperation with the International Research Institute of Disaster Science of Tohoku University (IRIDeS), Sendai City hosts “the Sendai Framework for DRR Seminar to provide the citizens” sink in, raise citizen’s awareness towards DRR, as well as to encourage voluntary commitment on DRR activities.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    "Decision-making and Taking Action" - Promotion of Women Leadership Program
    In the Sendai Framework, the importance of the promotion of women’s leadership was clearly stated. In order to achieve this goal, we offer a training program to promote the leadership of women who actively engage in community planning.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Active
    Adopt-a-Municipality Project - Tiwi Albay
    Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group and AP Renewables Inc., partnered with the National Resilience Council and the Municipality of Tiwi, to develop a comprehensive, science-based approach to community disaster and climate change adaptation.
    National (or local) - Yemen
    Active
    Strengthening and training communities to respond to disasters in Yemen
    Contribute to improving disaster preparedness in order to effectively respond to “Build Back Better” in terms of recovery, repair and reconstruction, one of the four priorities for action identified by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    Paving the way for building Resilience in Nepal: An initiative to understand and assess risk through the use of frontier technology
    This commitment is implemented by the Institute of Himalayan Risk reduction (IHRR). Drones and geospatial technologies will be used to enhance disaster risk assessments and development planning at Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Capital of Bagmati Province in Nepal.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Completed
    Sendai City's Midterm Review of its own implementation of the Sendai Framework
    Sendai City conducted its own Midterm Review of the implementation of the Sendai Framework, considering the importance of the local government level implementation of the Sendai Framework.
    National (or local) - Portugal
    Active
    Senior Academy for Civil Protection: the active role of the elderly in DRR
    This project is aimed for senior population who want to collaborate with Amadora Civil Protection. In this project, all the volunteers are trained to acquire disaster risk reduction skills and knowledge to implement and strength a safety culture in the city.
    National (or local) - Japan, Mongolia
    Active
    City-to-city learning between Sendai and Ulaanbaatar
    The workshop aims to contribute to urban resilience efforts in Mongolia and Japan by facilitating information exchange and peer learning.
    Global
    Active
    Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Media for DRR Initiative
    ABU in cooperation with UNDRR started the implementation of the global initiative Media for DRR. This is a commitment to a two-year project with the goal of enhancing the ability of broadcasters to provide useful information for climate change adaptation and disaster prevention in Asia.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Active
    ABU Awards on Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction
    The competition and awards aim to inspire content producers across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to cover the two most critical issues for the future of mankind: climate change and disaster risk reduction.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Active
    ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness
    ABU has been at the forefront of issues on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. Through the summits, this commitment aims at: strengthening the collaboration of broadcasting organizations; encourage the production and dissemination of relevant content; and promote information-sharing networks
    Regional - Europe, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, the
    Active
    LINKS - Strengthening links between technologies and society for European disaster resilience
    LINKS aims to improve disaster resilience in Europe by strengthening links between technologies and society with a focus on the use of Social Media and Crowdsourcing in disasters.
    National (or local) - South Sudan
    Active
    Localisation initiative for supporting disaster displaced people in South Sudan
    In South Sudan, people displaced by disasters have set up their small businesses after participating in a pioneering new approach to localisation.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Active
    Community-based Education on Family Disaster Preparedness—3S Kadets Program
    The 3S Kadets Program will equip select community members with the knowledge and skills needed for community-based disaster risk management and center/family-based disaster preparedness to improve community resilience.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Deliverable update needed
    Disaster Waste Management Capacity Development for Local Governments in the Philippines
    Disaster waste management (DWM) is a critical task during the initial phase of disaster recovery. The Philippine Association for Disaster Waste Management will promote the implementation of DWM through awareness raising, capacity development, and technical assistance.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    School Based Sustainable DRR Education and Material Development Project in Nepal
    A project aimed to increase DRR education and knowledge throughout communities in Nepal, focusing on providing DRR education toolkits and capacity building to teachers, and thus children, their families, and the community.
    Regional - Asia, Japan, Philippines
    Active
    Makati City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) Study Visit to Japan
    Representatives of Makati City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) organized a study visit to Japan to explore new ideas, technology and management structure of public disaster education facilities in Kobe, Osaka, and Sakai cities.
    Regional - Asia, Japan, Korea, Rep of
    Active
    Benchmark Visit From Seoul to Kobe on Disaster Risk Reduction and Crisis Management
    A delegation from Seoul led by the CityNet Secretariat visited Kobe and its surrounding cities for benchmarking good practices on disaster risk reduction and crisis management as Seoul prepares to enhance its resilience to counter new challenges faced by the climate crisis.
    National (or local) - Thailand
    Active
    Linking Weather Radars and Rain Gauges for Highly Accurate Proprietary Weather Forecast Models in Bangkok
    Weathernews Inc. supports the production of highly accurate local rainfall forecasts and nowcasts that will help for early detection of weather-related disasters, leading to early warning and response in the city of Bangkok.
    Regional - Asia, Japan, Philippines
    Active
    Makati First Responder's Training through City-to-City Cooperation
    This city-to-city cooperation initiative between Yokohama and Makati transferred the necessary practical skills to effectively and efficiently manage the response tactics of the first responders of Makati. The training was conducted in both Yokohama and Makati for two years.
    Regional - Asia
    Active
    Lead City Makati hosts 15th CityNet Disaster Cluster Seminar
    CityNet Disaster Cluster seminar is an annual event where members of CityNet disaster cluster gather to review the group's programs and activities and match potential resources with the needs of the participating local governments.
    National (or local) - Portugal
    Completed
    Strengthen leadership, cooperation and participation in disaster risk reduction in the Municipality of Amadora
    Strengthening leadership and level of cooperation in DRR among all entities of the city. The objectives are: - consolidation of contingency and emergency plans - encouragement of active citizen participation - better communication and improved public awareness - strengthened early warning systems
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Active
    Promoting Disaster Risk Reduction Education in Nepal
    The program includes a series of trainings, events, workshops, and orientations on DRR education for teachers, students, and community members in Nepal.
    Regional - Asia
    Active
    Empowering Youth Leadership in Promoting Bosai in the Asia Pacific Region
    The project targeted youths from Japan, Nepal and Thailand who underwent virtual trainings through specially designed modules on disaster education, preparedness and response. The sessions were based on the Japanese bosai practice of self-help and mutual-help to develop practical educational tools.
    Regional - Asia, Nepal
    Active
    School Club Based Resilience Community Model Project (SCBMRP), Nepal – Third Phase
    The project aims to propagate disaster education from DRR education clubs of schools to its respective communities through interactive games and tools designed both for children and adults learn about risks and its countermeasures effectively.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Active
    Restoring the Human Spirit Through Music
    Restoring the Human Spirit Through Music and Involving Local People in DRR
    Global
    Progress update needed
    International Recovery Platform (IRP)
    The International Recovery Platform (IRP) is a global partnership working to strengthen knowledge, and share experiences and lessons on building back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. It is a joint initiative of United Nations organizations, international financial institutions
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    Bosai Culture and Disaster Education in Nepal
    This project is a replication of the previous project conducted by CityNet Yokohama Project Office to train teachers on DRR education and utilization of DRR educational kit. This project targeted rural municipalities in Nepal and was conducted online due to the ongoing pandemic.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    Mitra Disaster Risk Reduction Learning Center
    Nepal's first disaster risk reduction learning center aims to improve the knowledge sharing of disaster prevention activities in Nepal through schools and communities using creative and innovative tools introduced from Japan and localized in Nepal.
    National (or local) - Australia
    Completed
    Delivery of Get Ready Queensland 2022-2023 across Queensland
    Get Ready Queensland is a year-round, resilience building initiative that delivers an ongoing disaster preparedness awareness campaign and provides $2 million in funding to Queensland’s 77 Local Governments and one Town Authority (Weipa) to support community preparedness for disasters.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Completed
    Honing Agents for National Disaster Awareness (HANDA) Program: Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning for MSMEs
    The HANDA Program is conducted by the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) to promote business continuity planning and disaster preparedness awareness among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    Negros Occidental Impact 2025
    The project aims to build 10,000 housing units in Negros Occidental creating a housing ecosystem that enables low-income families to have access to land; safe and disaster resilient shelters through bamboo technology; and live in a clean, green and cohesive community.
    National (or local) - Peru
    Completed
    Strengthening and training first response teams for disasters by Cuerpo General de Paramedicos del Perú
    The General Corps of Volunteer Paramedics of Peru, also known as the Cuerpo General de Paramedicos Voluntarios del Perú (CGPVP), is dedicated to strengthening and training first response teams for disasters.
    Regional - Africa
    Progress update needed
    Africa Youth Advisory Board on Disaster Risk Reduction (AYAB DRR)
    The Africa Youth Advisory Board on Disaster Risk Reduction (AYAB DRR) is a board established under the African Union Commission (AUC) to promote meaningful youth engagement and involvement in DRR policy development, implementation and review across Africa.
    National (or local) - Hong Kong (China)
    Completed
    Paris Watch Climate Community Dialogue for a Just, Inclusive Transition
    The Climate Community Dialogue project seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders, particularly the most vulnerable, to engage them in climate change mitigation, adaptation and disaster preparedness, using the Talanoa Dialogue approach, and to address disproportionate negative impacts on them.
    National (or local) - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Progress not updated
    To support the National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] as a forum to discuss societal resilience
    To sustain the National Consortium for Societal Resilience (UK+) to enhance the UK+ approach to societal resilience, so that individuals, community groups, businesses, and organisations can all play a meaningful part in building the resilience of our society
    Regional - Africa, Zambia, Americas, United States of America, Asia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, Europe, Germany, Oceania, Australia
    Progress not updated
    International DRM Research Colloquium on Disaster Risk Reduction in a Changing Climate towards Business Continuity
    In line with the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on 13 October, the research colloquium gathers guests and speakers from around the world for a meaningful exchange on DRR
    Regional - Asia
    Progress not updated
    Programs, projects, research and other DRR activities by the Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM Unit) of PSBA Manila
    The DRM Unit is committed to provide support for formal DRM education for local and international citizens by addressing the root cause of vulnerability to disasters in order to uphold people’s right to life and property.
    National (or local) - United States of America
    Completed
    Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit and Guide
    Ready-to-Fund Resilience is a package of resources describing how local governments and partners can design more fundable resilience projects by pulling specific policy levers, seeking key partnerships, using innovative accounting practices, inverting power structures, and rethinking processes.
    National (or local) - Türkiye
    Active
    Underlining the risk and preventing disasters for Atakum Municipality
    The Atakum Municipality is implementing measures to raise disaster awareness and preparedness in line with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Plan (IRAP) of Turkey.
    National (or local) - Nigeria
    Active
    Pre-disaster support for vulnerable communities and resilient recovery for IDPs in North West Nigeria
    Tech Talent Hunt Initiative works to increase Disaster Preparedness of ten (10) vulnerable communities and create resilient recovery pathways for 750 displaced persons in North West Nigeria.
    National (or local) - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Completed
    Improving Disaster Resilience in an Ageing Greater Manchester
    The commitment aims to ensure that older people are heard when designing disaster resilience building programmes, enabling Greater Manchester to co-identify potential solutions and approaches to resilience.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    High-Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines
    High-Definition Clean Energy, Climate, and Weather Forecasts for the Philippines (ECW) project aims to address the present climate emergency by providing weather and climate information to support communities to enhance their climate and disaster risk resilience, and for clean energy development.
    Regional - Europe
    Progress not updated
    MYRIAD-EU: Multi-hazard and Systemic Framework for Enhancing Risk-Informed Management and Decision-making
    MYRIAD-EU catalyses a paradigm shift towards a multi-risk, multi-sector, systemic approach to risk management. Our research programme aims to enable the development of forward-looking disaster risk management pathways that assess trade-offs and synergies across sectors, hazards, and scales.
    Regional - Africa, Americas, Europe
    Completed
    European Emergency Circle Commitment
    The European Emergency Circle Commitment has the goal of promoting the democratization in access to training to act in medical emergencies and risk reduction. For this purpose, we facilitate a number of courses on related topics.
    Global
    Completed
    Capacity building to reduce animal vulnerability for animal owners and governments
    When disasters hit, animals also experience terrible effects as people do. This commitment aims at increasing the protection of animals exposed to disasters by, for example, providing online training on animal rescue and disaster management.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Active
    Building Business Resilience through Climate Strategy in the Philippines
    The Aboitiz Group is building its capacity to build resilience on climate change impacts to assets and its employees. In our goal to be climate change-resilient, we developed a system to identify and assess risks, and to provide our stakeholders with relevant and updated information.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Active
    Communities for Resilience (CORE): Partnerships Towards Climate-Smart Philippines Program
    Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. partnered with the Climate Change Commission in conducting trainings on Local Climate Change Action Planning to increase capacities of local municipalities.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Progress not updated
    Creating a "plaza" where young volunteers, practitioners, and researchers working on disaster prevention can gather in Japan
    U-INSPIRE Japan provides a plaza where young volunteers, practitioners, and scientists can meet and exchange ideas.
    Regional - Asia, Timor-Leste, Oceania, Australia
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    Promoting Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for All - From Timor-Leste and Beyond
    Similie is a for profit social enterprise tech company. Similie has created an affordable and intuitive cloud-based end-to-end Multi-hazard Early Warning System to protect vulnerable communities in emerging markets from climate hazards and help them adapt to climate change.
    National (or local) - Australia
    Completed
    Delivery of Regional Resilience Strategies in Queensland
    Development of locally led, co-designed regional resilience strategies to support the coordination and prioritisation of future resilience building and mitigation projects across Queensland.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    Development of MSME Disaster Resilience Tools for the Philippines
    PDRF, through the Philippine Preparedness Partnership (PHILPREP), developed tools to increase the awareness of MSMEs to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in the Philippines thereby strengthening disaster resilience of MSMEs in the Philippines.
    Regional - Asia
    Completed
    Contributing via Business Strengths, DRR Innovation and Partnerships
    Kokusai Kogyo commits to innovating and delivering geospatial information technology solutions that contribute to building resilience to disasters and accelerating Sustainable Development. We commit to make accessible these solutions not only in Japan, but across Asia and beyond.
    National (or local) - Japan
    Completed
    Resilience in the tourism sector: ARISE Japan Activity Plan 2019-2022
    ARISE is a UNDRR-led network of private sector entities, whose members voluntarily commit to align with the Sendai Framework. ARISE Japan is the network based in Japan. This SFVC is ARISE Japan’s Action Plan for 2019-2022.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    Philippine Catastrophe Insurance Facility
    The creation of an insurance facility for the aggregation of catastrophic risks written in the Philippines, to be able to increase capacity, more efficiently write such business, whilst ensuring its sustainability and being able to offer such cover to the more vulnerable sectors.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Survivor and community-led crisis response
    Local to Global Protection (L2GP) works for meaningful change in the humanitarian system by supporting, documenting and promoting local perspectives and responses to major humanitarian crises.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Completed
    Resiliency Improvement, Support, and Education for Seafarer Communities and Enterprises in the Philippines (RISE)
    Project RISE is a pioneer initiative of Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. with the aim of building resilience among seafarer communities in the Philippines.
    National (or local) - United States of America
    Progress not updated
    Reimagining 2025: Living with Fire Design Challenge 2021 Cohort
    Wonder Labs created the Living with Fire Design Challenge to enable more impactful and inclusive convergence research with communities learning to live with fire. The 2021 Cohort focuses on developing 'reimagining living with fire' projects with communities.
    National (or local) - Italy
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    Strengthening inclusive Resilience to Disasters boosting Sustainable Development
    Re-assessment, monitoring and reviewing the level of Resilience of the Province of Potenza's 100 Municipalities’ network by means of a city-to-city peer review based on a multistakeholders and holistic approach to DRR
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Global Earthquake Model (GEM)
    The GEM Foundation is a non-profit, public-private partnership that drives a global collaborative effort to develop scientific and high-quality resources for transparent assessment of earthquake risk and to facilitate their application for risk management around the globe.
    National (or local) - India
    Completed
    India: Strengthening DPRR in six State and District DM Authorities
    India: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness & Risk Reduction (DPRR) programs of 2 State DM Authorities (SDMAs) & 2 District DM Authorities (DDMAs) in each state through technical support, enhancing linkages with state climate action plans.
    Global
    Completed
    Build Change Prevents Housing Loss Caused by Disasters
    Build Change, the global leader in systems change for resilient housing, works to make each house disaster resilient for safer homes and safer people.
    Global
    Completed
    Recovery, Renewal, Resilience: Informing, supporting and developing guidance for local Resilience
    Our project takes a systems approach to Recovery and Renewal from COVID-19 to build Resilience.
    Global
    Completed
    Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)
    DRI is the oldest and largest nonprofit of our kind that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields.
    Global
    Completed
    Applied Risk Communications by Pacífico
    At Pacífico Creative Risk Communications we are committed to find more effective ways to educate about risk, engaging citizens along the way. We help international organizations and governments around the world to allow communities to make more informed decisions with a positive, creative approach.
    Regional - Asia
    Progress not updated
    Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
    Founded in 1994, SEEDS is committed to building the resilience of people exposed to disasters. We have been enabling this through practical solutions for disaster readiness, response and rehabilitation. Our approach has involved grafting innovative technology on to traditional wisdom.
    Regional - Americas, Asia
    Completed
    Tsunami Ladies Documentary
    In the documentary “Tsunami Ladies,” producers Emiliano Rodríguez Nuesch and Víctor Orellana show how women fed neighbors and helped revive their local economies after the tsunamis that hit Chile in 2010 and Japan the following year.
    Regional - Asia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Viet Nam, Oceania, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu
    Completed
    Leadership of persons with disabilities in delivering the Sendai Framework
    The Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Network (DiDRRN) is committed to reduce the disproportionate risk of persons with disabilities in disaster by ensuring Sendai Framework commitments on disability-inclusion are implemented practically and reflected in regional and national strategies.
    Regional - Asia
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    PREDIKT - Innovative Family Preparedness for Disaster Toolkit
    PREDIKT is an innovative toolkit to promote children as agents of change in building resilience in their homes, in schools, and in local communities, using an innovative toolkit in a fun and interactive way. We aim to produce and deliver the toolkit to at least 100,000 families by 31 December 2023.
    Regional - Asia
    Completed
    CITYNET Disaster Cluster Annual Seminar
    The CITYNET Disaster Cluster Seminar (DCS) is an annual seminar during which participants from local governments, industry, civil society organizations, and others working in DRR come together to share knowledge and best practices on DRR topics.
    Regional - Europe
    Progress not updated
    EFDRR RoadMap 2021-2030
    EFDRR Roadmap 2021-2030 forms a backbone for coordinated and accelerated implementation of the Sendai Framework and related SDGs targets in Europe and Central Asia.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Community Mapping for Risk Identification and Communication by HOT
    HOT is an international NGO dedicated to humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. We work to provide map data, which supports disaster management and risk reduction.
    National (or local) - Senegal
    Completed
    Agora30 for the resilience of Senegal
    A platform of stakeholders working on resilience in Senegal has been set up. The objective of the Agora 30 of Resilience is to promote the synergy of initiatives for building resilience to climate extremes and other disasters.
    National (or local) - Nigeria
    Progress not updated
    Improving Flood Preparedness at Communities in Nigeria through the Provision of Flood Early Warning Maps
    Deploy volunteer youths who possess excellent geospatial analysis and leverage on the geospatial technology and datasets to develop flood susceptibility maps and early warning platforms (indicating settlement, population, and farmland at risk) which can be accessible to community members to improve
    National (or local) - Lebanon
    Progress not updated
    Grow Forests, Change Lives by the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI)
    LRI is committed to expand, manage and protect Lebanon’s forests and landscapes through a community-based approach. We work on building resilience to environmental threats, increasing environmental awareness, advocating for forest conservation, and advancing research in the forestry field.
    National (or local) - Timor-Leste, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    Strengthen disaster preparedness and management across the Pacific
    Disaster READY is an AUD 50 million disaster preparedness and resilience program. The focus of Disaster READY is to strengthen disaster preparedness and management across what is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to natural disasters.
    Regional - Americas
    Completed
    TRANSFORM: Mapping business models of SMEs for sustainable and resilient communities
    This is a regional research initiative to map sustainable and disaster risk reduction practices of SMEs in Mexico and Colombia the project is part of a global network of researchers committed to transforming business models for deeply sustainable, resilient communities.
    National (or local) - Chile
    Progress not updated
    Contributing to community resilience from the experience of a disaster by Fundación Alto Río
    Fundación Alto Río is an organization from the civil society that aims at educating and helping communities to change the culture towards Disaster Risk Management (DRM) so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
    National (or local) - Mexico
    Progress not updated
    Building a preventive culture among school children from vulnerable communities in Mexico
    Children are at high risk of being affected by natural disasters. With this in mind, it is essential for them to acquire the knowledge and the necessary tools to protect themselves and take preventive action before, during and after a disaster takes place.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Building Seismic Insights by Global Seismic Data
    Global Seismic Data (GSD) is a global, full-service Structural Health Monitoring Software-as-a-Service company. Integrating innovation, technology and structural engineering into a single professional solution with its industry partners.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Climate Change, Resilience and Informality in Cities by Cities Alliance
    The Programme on Climate Change, Resilience and Informality supports communities - in partnership with local governments - to build resilient cities that reduce risk and vulnerability by strengthening urban ecosystems, promoting investment in resilience, and advocating for people-centred resilience.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    Building Resilience Through Capacity Development of DRR Young Scientist in Nepal
    Himalayan Risk Research Institute (HRI) is building a platform for DRR young scientists including students, researchers and young professionals. This aims to enhance the skillset, facilitate, promote and build a scientific approach to DRR activities in Nepal.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Progress not updated
    Resilience policymaking in Nepal: giving voice to communities
    Working in three rural villages in Nepal, we examined communities’ perceptions of disaster risks and their views on their ability to mitigate those risks and cope with future emergencies. This project brought often hidden community voices into resilience related policies.
    National (or local) - India
    Progress not updated
    Shaping Disaster Resilient India: An initiative to build the capacities of YYPs in DRM and CCA through University Networks
    A Youth and Young Professionals (YYP) initiative to provide a platform for working in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), risk reduction, climate change adaptation (CCA) and other analogous fields to implement the Sendai Framework by applying Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI).
    Global
    Completed
    Science Technology Commitment to support implementation of Sendai Framework
    The Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) in line with the Science and Technology Roadmap supported the implementation of the SFDRR. We aimed at fostering stronger partnerships along with clear strategies among the scientific and technology community.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Progress not updated
    Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN)
    ADRRN is committed to promote coordination, information sharing and collaboration among Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Progress not updated
    Sentinel Asia
    The Sentinel Asia initiative is an international collaboration among space agencies, disaster management agencies, and international agencies for applying remote sensing and Web-GIS technologies to support disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Urban Planning Advisory Group (UPAG)
    UPAG is committed to incorporating disaster risk reduction and resilience building in urban planning policy, practice, and research.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Progress not updated
    HelpAge Network in Asia Pacific
    HelpAge International works in partnership with more than 40 different organisations across Asia Pacific to promote the rights of older people. We work to ensure they are not overlooked in humanitarian response, including in programs, policies and guidelines.
    Regional - Africa
    Progress not updated
    Disaster Risk Reduction Through High-quality, Original Stories from Africa
    Zulani Africa is a digital media company committed to build smart media products based on emerging communications technologies. Our focus is to tell high-quality, original stories on disaster risk reduction, climate change, and sustainable development, among others.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    HelpAge International
    HelpAge International promotes the wellbeing and inclusion of older women and men, reducing poverty and discrimination in later life. We are also committed to help older people be effectively included in humanitarian relief efforts and disaster risk management processes.
    National (or local) - Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Haiti, Philippines
    Completed
    Localised Preparedness for More Effective Response with Affected Communities
    To enable civil society organisations (CSOs) and faith-based organisations (FBOs) to establish localised preparedness and response systems and capacities to respond more effectively in collaboration with affected communities and populations.
    Regional - Asia, Oceania
    Progress not updated
    Promoting the Making Cities Resilient and Sustainable Campaign in Asia Pacific
    The programme contributes to the increase in the number of Local Governments (LGs) that sign the Making Cities Resilient (MCR) Campaign. It fosters the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction at the local level and supports city DRR action plans to meet Target E.
    Global
    Completed
    International Flood Initiative (IFI)
    IFI focuses on research, information networking, education and training, empowering communities and providing technical assistance and guidance.
    National (or local) - Türkiye
    Progress not updated
    Business Resiliency Program in Turkey (or "Saglam KOBI" in Turkish)
    The “Business Resiliency Program in Turkey” (“Saglam KOBI” in Turkish) is committed to support the business continuity of SMEs with a holistic approach. Saglam KOBI provides a comprehensive toolkit for improving disaster and digital resiliency and also carries out training and mentorship services.
    National (or local) - Malaysia
    Completed
    Climate Change & DRR Training for Malaysian Youth and Young Professionals
    The purpose of the training series is to equip targeted youth groups in Malaysia with knowledge about DRR and climate change. Starting in 2020, we aim to cover a more youth-centric audience, hence we are reaching out to educational institutions and various youth-led platforms to help us drive this.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Strategies for Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management (CDRM) by CEMEX
    CEMEX is a global building materials company focused on creating sustainable value by providing industry-leading products and solutions to satisfy the construction needs of our customers around the world. We strive to make the future better for our stakeholders.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Making the World a Better, Safer Place
    Miyamoto International is a global, multi-hazard engineering and disaster risk management firm that builds resilience to sustain economies, safeguard communities and save lives around the world.
    National (or local) - United Arab Emirates
    Progress not updated
    ARISE UAE: First National ARISE in the Arab Region
    ARISE UAE supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework by bringing together and changing the behaviors of stakeholders from the public and private sector through the conduct of specific activities, programs and projects, consistent with ARISE policies, goals and objectives.
    Regional - Americas
    Progress not updated
    Creating Systemic and Resilient Changes for Global Sustainability from the Global South
    Fundación Avina's mission is to drive collaborative processes that bring about systemic changes in favor of human dignity and care for the planet. We work from the global South to advance innovations in three strategic areas: Democratic Innovation, Climate Action, and Just and Regenerative Economy.
    National (or local) - Canada
    Progress not updated
    InterSectoral Flood Network of Quebec (RIISQ)
    Quebec has been caught off guard during major floods, despite years of active research and protection efforts. Disciplinary silos failed to provide integrated solutions. The RIISQ network is committed to facilitate exchange and integration to improve preparation and protection against floods.
    Regional - Africa, Asia
    Progress not updated
    Promoting Multi-disciplinary DRR Through Research and Innovation in Higher Education in the Arab Region
    Promoting the inclusion of multi-disciplinary DRR in higher education through research, innovation and professional training in the Arab region.
    Global
    Completed
    Sendai Landslide Partnerships 2015-2025
    The partnerships is a voluntary commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It was proposed by ICL and signed by 22 global stakeholders to reduce landslide disaster risk.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance
    Investment is critical to tackle the key global challenges of climate change and sustainable development. Climate investment is increasing but falls short of global needs. The Lab commits to identify, develop, and launch innovative finance instruments that foster private investment on resilience.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities)
    Resilient Cities Network is the world’s leading urban resilience network. We are committed to bring together global knowledge, practice, partnerships, and funding to empower our members to build safe and equitable cities for all.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance
    The Alliance is a coalition of leaders committed to deploying finance for city level climate action at scale by 2030. We serve as the only multi-level and multi-stakeholder coalition aimed at closing the investment gap for urban and subnational climate projects and infrastructure worldwide.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Global Centre for Disaster Statistics (GCDS)
    The Global Centre for Disaster Statistics (GCDS) aims to support the monitoring and evaluation of progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, in its seven global targets.
    Regional - Asia, Pakistan
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    Contribute to DRR by the Economic Uplifting of Natural Hazards Prone Areas of Pakistan
    Contribute to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by applying state-of-the-art Digital Technologies and Remote Sensing tools to design economic uplifting projects encompassing DRR & utilizing local green natural infrastructure resources.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    RegionsAdapt
    RegionsAdapt is the first global initiative of regional governments, launched at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 21 in Paris in 2015 aimed to inspire and support regional governments to take concrete action, collaborate and report on climate adaptation.
    National (or local) - Indonesia
    Progress not updated
    Fostering Indonesian Youth and Young Professionals as the Generator of Innovation in Science, Engineering, and Technology for Disaster Resilience at National and Global Levels
    U-INSPIRE Indonesia is a Youth and Young Professionals platform in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation for DRR. It aims to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction by supporting policy and actions at local, national, and international levels.
    National (or local) - Nepal
    Completed
    Enhance Disaster Governance at National, Sub-national, Local level in Nepal
    Provincial Government of Province 1, Nepal is going to formulate key policy documents as Disaster Resilient Policy, Strategic Action Plan, Disaster Response Framework, and Disaster Impact Assessment Guideline in the year 2019.
    National (or local) - Nigeria
    Progress not updated
    Enhancing Access to Resilience& Community Adaptation in North Central Nigeria
    Building Resilience of Women and Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction to Enhance Community Based Adaptation (CBA) for sustained rural livelihood
    National (or local) - Myanmar
    Progress not updated
    Early Warning Project in Myanmar
    Extreme weather events have had disastrous effects on quality of life and food production in Myanmar. Early Warning Systems are vital to provide decision aid to communities, improve agriculture and fishing practice, increase food security and protect the population.
    Regional - Africa, Americas, Asia
    Completed
    Raise DRR awareness through faith-based organisations
    ACT will use the extraordinary reach of its network of faith-based organizations to raise DRR awareness at grassroots level, by influencing local leadership and educating community members
    National (or local) - Mongolia
    Completed
    Strengthening disaster risk management through institutional development
    Mongolian Red Cross Society is committed to reduce disaster risk by building resilience through community based approach in both rural and urban areas. Mongolian Red Cross will strengthen capacity of 4 local Red Cross branches within the project framework.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Completed
    Community Based Adaptation and Resilience Against Disasters (CBARAD) in the City of Iloilo
    This project effected community-level adaptation and resiliency schemes in the City of Iloilo in the Philippines and increased the awareness levels of citizens in order to create self-sustaining communities.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    Capacity Building and Scientific Research for Sendai Framework by the Japan Society of Disaster Nursing
    The Japan Society of Disaster Nursing is committed to systematize the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and other resources so that nurses can contribute to DRR globally and beyond the discipline.
    National (or local) - Japan, Nepal
    Completed
    Training on Structural and Seismic Engineering between Japan and Nepal
    A training project on knowledge-sharing between Japanese and Nepali Engineers to reduce future earthquake damages throughout Kathmandu and Nepal.
    National (or local) - Kenya
    Progress not updated
    Youth Resilience Ambassadors
    The program is a continuation of our August 2010-April 2011 Youth Training. Conducting three months training in emergency response, medical first aid, incident command system, firefighting, disaster management and environmental awareness.
    National (or local) - Chad, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Pakistan
    Completed
    Building Community Resilience through Community-Based Disaster Risk Management
    To enable local civil society organisations (CSOs) and faith-based organisations (FBOs) to strengthen communities and local systems for resilience to disasters, in coordination with other actors and sectors
    Global
    Completed
    Support Urban Risk Reduction and Resilience Building
    Support Urban Risk Reduction and Resilience Building by undertaking research and practice, supporting education, and forming partnerships that will advance risk reduction and resilience building in urban areas that are prone to natural hazards, the impacts of climate change and crises.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Land Use Planning in Quezon City
    The project aims to enhance the competencies of the Quezon City Technical Working Group by conducting Risk-Sensitive Land Use Planning training and mentoring sessions to build on the previous collaboration with the QC government on the development of their Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
    National (or local) - Nigeria
    Completed
    DRR Business support group for small scale farmers and businesses in Nigeria
    The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Business Support Group (BSG) will engage, train and support small scale farmers and businesses in the mentioned States. The goal is to put them back to business and reduce the impact of disasters.
    Regional - Asia
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    CITYNET Disaster Cluster
    The CITYNET Disaster Cluster (DC) was established to be a collaborative knowledge-sharing platform for DRR of CITYNET members across the Asia-Pacific region, led by CITYNET Yokohama Project Office.
    National (or local) - Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chile, China, Nepal, Thailand
    Completed
    Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities
    Ecosystems Protecting Infrastructure and Communities (EPIC) is the first global initiative to promote the use of ecosystem-based approaches and protect communities from disasters and the negative impacts of climate change.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    ResponderCQ: A Disaster Resilience Assessment and Data Management Service
    ResponderCQ is an online disaster resilience and data management assessment service designed to facilitate rapid evaluation of core capabilities and facilitate capability improvement through an online toolkit for government, business and humanitarian organizations. The service is free for end users.
    National (or local) - Haiti
    Progress not updated
    Intense Promotion of the Sendai Framework with the Haitian communities
    UNASCAD is committed to promoting the Sendai Framework with the Haitian communities through the dissemination of communication materials such as newsletters and calendars.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Completed
    Building Resilience of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines
    The provision of Information, Education and Communication (IEC), capacity building and data back-up storage facility as one of the disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies to SM's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will enable them to bounce back after an occurrence of any disaster.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Progress not updated
    Updated Hazard Maps for Selected Metro Manila Communities
    Hazard and impact maps were developed for four barangays on selected earthquake and flood scenarios, applying the Child-Centered Urban Resilience Framework that aims to strengthen the adaptive capacity and resilience of the local authorities and children of these communities against disasters.
    National (or local) - Philippines
    Completed
    Building Resilient Local Government Systems in the Philippines
    NRC commits to building a resilient Philippines using S&T-based public-private partnerships, enhance LGU capacities with evidence-informed risk governance, strengthen and sustain high-level collaboration between government and industry and launch the resilience program with a core group of LGUs.
    Global
    Progress not updated
    One Billion Coalition for Resilience
    Our goal for the One Billion Coalition for Resilience (1BC) is that by 2025, at least one billion people around the world will have taken active steps to strengthen their resilience.
    National (or local) - Myanmar
    Deliverable update needed
    Progress not updated
    Myanmar: Prevent, Prepare, & Reduce Disaster Risk by Governments, NGOs, Industry
    “Strengthening Disaster & Climate Risk Prevention, Preparedness & Reduction (DCRPPR) programs of 4-8 organisations in Governments, local NGOs, Red Cross & Private sector in Myanmar through technical support by national and regional volunteers.”

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