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Emtithal Mahmoud, Poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at the Opening Ceremony.
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25 May 2022: Highlights and images of main proceedings

The main segment of the seventh Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 (GP2022) began its deliberations on Wednesday, 25 March, with an opening ceremony, two high-level dialogues, a ministerial roundtable, five thematic discussions, among others.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Delegates meet and greet to share experiences at the Global Platform 2022.
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24 May 2022: Highlights and images of main proceedings

The second day of the seventh Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 (GP2022) concluded preparatory events, setting the stage for the main part of the meeting, which kicks off on Wednesday, 25 May.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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Important Update to the May 25 Schedule

Important update to the GP2022 schedule, as the times have changed for the opening ceremony and the first high level dialogue on the morning of May 25. The locations remain the same.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Local leaders forum at the GP2022 on 23 May 2022 in Bali, Indonesia.
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A thousand ways local leaders are standing up to disaster risks: Urban resilience leaders think globally and act locally at Bali forum

Local governments play an essential role in disaster risk reduction and building resilience. At UNDRR’s 2022 Global Platform, the Local Leaders Forum opened a productive discussion on important issues around disaster resilience at city and district level.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Community members being educated about community resilience and disaster risk reduction
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Stakeholder groups make great strides in newly released Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments Report 2022

Non-governmental stakeholder groups, including the private sector and scientific organizations, have increased their commitments to DRR since 2019, according to a new report released by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Kobe Office
A young participant checks the programme for the day
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23 May 2022: Highlights and images of main proceedings

The Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 (GP2022) began with preparatory events on Monday, ahead of the forthcoming high-level meeting taking place from 25-27 May in Bali, Indonesia.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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Important Update on GP2022 Health Protocol

An important update on GP2022 Health Protocol.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Indonesian traditional art with a dragon like creature
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Exhibitions to support the GP2022 at the Bali Collection and Art Bali areas

Exhibitions to support the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction event are held in the Bali Collection and Art Bali areas. The exhibition will be held on 23-28 May 2022 and there are several events, INDONESIA HOUSE OF RESILIENCE, ADEXCO, Spirit

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Updated GP2022 Health Protocol

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that an updated version of the GP2022 COVID-19 Health Protocol is available on the website of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB)

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Dushanbe joins MCR2030
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European Union-funded project strengthens resilience of Dushanbe

Through financial support from the European Union, the city of Dushanbe and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted two self-assessment workshops focused on disaster resilience.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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.