The 8th Session of theGlobal Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

GP2025

Geneva

2–6 June 2025

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OVERALL THEMES

Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today

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Managing current and future risks and uncertainties in a rapidly changing climate and global context

Prioritizing gender equality, accessibility and inclusion to leave no one behind

Accelerate action for our collective sustainable future

Latest announcements

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2025 RISK Award goes to an indigenous children and youth DRR project in Bolivia

A project aimed at empowering indigenous children and youths on the front line of emergency preparedness and climate resilience in Bolivia was announced today as the winner of the 2025 RISK Award.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Munich Re Foundation
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From heatwaves to cyber threats: a comprehensive new guide to today’s hazards

UNDRR and ISC release an updated overview of hazards to help governments, researchers, and responders to better understand and act on interconnected risks.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
International Science Council (ISC)
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United to enhance disaster preparedness: Announcing the launch of the priority actions to enhance readiness for resilient recovery

On 3 June 2025, global leaders gathered at the WRRC to launch the Priority Actions to Enhance Readiness for Resilient Recovery.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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GPDRR 2025 highlights: Tuesday 3 June 2025

Discussions turned to the human dimension of recovery as delegates convened for a second day in several preparatory events for the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR).

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Global Platfrom for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025: Opening session and stocktake
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First Global Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum launches with call to accelerate universal protection from disasters

The inaugural Global Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum opened today with a resounding call to accelerate the implementation of life-saving early warning systems worldwide and ensure that every person is protected by the end of 2027.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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A Multi-stakeholder forum recognized by the UN General Assembly

The UN General Assembly recognizes the Global Platform as the global multi-stakeholder forum to review progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the Platform, governments, the UN system and all stakeholders get together to share knowledge and discuss the latest developments and trends in reducing disaster risk, identify gaps and make recommendations to further accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework. The eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is organized and convened by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and hosted by the Government of Switzerland.