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A shot from the "From Paris to Sendai: The Fundamental Connection of Climate and DRR" event
Update
GPDRR 2025 highlights: Monday 2 June 2025

The 8th Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GPDRR2025) began with preparatory events on Monday, 2 June, ahead of the upcoming official programme with highlevel meetings from 4-6 June in Geneva, Switzerland.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
MSP Photo
Update
The Multistakeholder Plenaries and Ministerial Round Table Speakers Lists are now available

We are pleased to share that the provisional lists of speakers for the Multistakeholder Plenaries (MSPs) and Ministerial Roundtables (MRTs) are now available on the Global Platform website.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Global Platform Registration closes 2 May
Opportunities
Online registration for the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) closes on May 2, 2025

Online Registration for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) closes on May 2, 2025.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Celebration at GP2025
Opportunities
The GP2025 Dynamic Agenda is now available

We are pleased to announce that the Dynamic Agenda for the Official Days of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025) is now available on the GP2025 website.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
MSP Auditorium room in CICG
Opportunities
Sign up for interventions in the Multi-Stakeholder Plenaries at GP2025 opens 1 April 2025

The Multi-Stakeholder Plenaries at the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will provide a dedicated and inclusive space for Member States, the UN system, and stakeholders to contribute their perspectives and report on progress.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
DSG Planting Mangroves
Update
The GP2025 Sustainable Participant Guide is now available

We are proud to introduce the new GP2025 Sustainable Participant Guide, created to strengthen our commitment to environmental stewardship and promote sustainable practices at GP2025.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
People resilient planet
Opportunities
Registration for the eighth session of the Global Platform 2025 and Field Visits is now open

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that registration for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now open.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Registration desk and information desks at GP2022
Update
The Information Note for the Global Platform 2025 is now available in all six official UN languages

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is pleased to announce that the Information Note for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is available in the six official languages of the United Nations.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
A group at a "Disability Inclusive DRR Consortium" booth discusses materials on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction, with posters, QR codes, and a video screen in the background.
Opportunities
Applications for the Innovation Platform and Ignite Stage at GP2025 are now open

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the applications for the Innovation Platform and the Ignite Stage of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) are now open.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
A black notebook filled with notes rests on top of a white UNDRR document during a meeting or event.
Opportunities
The Concept Note for the Global Platform 2025 is now available in all six official UN languages

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the Concept Note for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is available in the six official languages of the United Nations.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Speeches and statements
Government leaders, UN representatives, technical experts, and other stakeholders outline priorities, share lessons, and call for collective action on disaster risk reduction.