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PreventionWeb is the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience.
The site offers a range of knowledge products and services to facilitate the work of DRR professionals and is managed by theUN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
DRR Voices
Stories and perspectives from DRR practitioners and academics on reducing risk and building resilience.
DRR Solutions
Concrete innovations, inventions, and strategies are reducing the impacts of disasters worldwide. These practical case studies and proven strategies address various aspects of disaster risk.
Resource guides
People living in slums or in poorly-maintained buildings experience growing health risks due to heat stress - this is called thermal inequity. These resources explore risk factors and solutions.
View all topic guidesThis Words into Action guide aims to promote greater implementation of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) across all sectors to protect the most exposed populations from disasters.
View all WiA guidesIn August 2017, a massive mudslide in Freetown, Sierra Leone, resulted in many deaths while demolishing homes and communities.
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Documents, tools and processes.
A day that encourages every citizen and government to build more disaster-resilient communities and nations.
Watch and read interviews, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities.
The Sendai Framework Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction.
The flagship report of the United Nations on worldwide efforts to reduce disaster risk.
Cities on a pathway to resilience – making the city safer, preventing risks and promoting innovation and investments.
Experiences and lessons on building back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
The Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) supports and promotes women's leadership in DRR across Asia and the Pacific.
A toolkit for news media professionals reporting on disasters and resilience
Discover the early experiences and works of the disaster risk reduction pioneers.
Hazards do not have to turn into disasters, add your voice to our campaign and become a DRR advocate.
A description of each of the 302 HIPs, developed consultatively by scientists and experts across the globe.