About 220,000 Palestinians are sheltering in 92 UNRWA facilities across Gaza. United Nations premises & all hospitals & schools must never be targeted. UN staff are working to support the people of Gaza. I deeply regret that some of my colleagues have paid the ultimate price.

Crucial life-saving supplies – including fuel, food and water -- must be allowed into Gaza. We need rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access now.

Droughts Desertification Cyclones Fires Floods The climate crisis affects everyone, but it's those in the most vulnerable situations who bear the brunt. People #ForcedToFlee should be included in disaster risk reduction and recovery efforts. #DRRDay

Such an honor to acknowledge & award changes in mindset and methods from response to risk reduction! The 2023 #AvertedDisasterAward to Dr. Ramesh and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham shows what is possible through #DRR & #anticipatoryaction Learn more: averteddisasteraward.org

The situation for children in Gaza is catastrophic, with hundreds of children reportedly killed. UNICEF calls for an immediate ceasefire, compliance with the rules of war & humanitarian access. All children-everywhere-must be protected at all times. unicef.org/press-releases…

In this blog post, written on the occasion of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) day, I discuss the relationship between disasters and human-caused climate change and emphasize the importance of DRR as an approach to mitigating and adapting to climate change #DRR #ClimateChange

Dehumanizing language that incites violence is never acceptable. I call on all leaders to speak out against Antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech of all kinds.

🧵 #Otis 🗣️Otro desastre anunciado🧐Buscando las causas de fondo y los factores inductores del riesgo de desastre 📝 Investigación Forense de Desastres👀👉researchgate.net/publication/30…

Please join us Monday 13th November at 15.00 CET for our Global Risk Dialogue: Hazards with escalation potential - Implications for risk research | UNDRR undrr.org/quick/81399

The world’s largest people’s movement is bringing Soil to COP 28 UAE! Over 70,000 participants will attend, including heads of state, government officials, international industry leaders, private sector representatives, academics, experts and youth. The Save Soil pavilion will

Please join us today at 14.30 CET, we have a great panel and it will be a lively debate. Global Risk Dialogue - Session II: Hazards with escalation potential - Implications for risk governance at the national and international levels | UNDRR undrr.org/quick/81793

#SaveSoil #ClimateAction

#COP28 we must reduce vulnerability and exposure to hazards so they don’t turn into disasters.

Our Africa Office is recruiting an Economic Affairs Officer (P3) careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

Happy International Women’s day to all the awesome change makers out there, keep shining your light ❤️preventionweb.net/quick/83781

Please apply by 1st April to be the Communications Advisor (Lead Writer, UN Global Risk Report) jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVaca…

So far this year, heatwaves have claimed hundreds of lives around the world. We cannot accept a future where the rich are protected in air-conditioned bubbles, while the rest of humanity is lashed by lethal weather. We need bold & decisive #ClimateAction. Now.

Today at 15.00! Launch of the GAR Special Report 2024 - Forensic insights for future resilience: Learning from past disasters | UNDRR undrr.org/quick/88386

We have over 1000 registered participants for this afternoon, so if you cannot access the Zoom link please join the YouTube live-stream. youtube.com/live/IR_upjPFA…

Delighted to be a co-author of the UN report "Forensic Insights for Future Resilience"! Forensic investigations of disasters offer policymakers a blueprint for building resilience into the fabric of sustainable development. GAR Special Report 2024 | UNDRR