The theme of Understanding Risk Global Forum 2022 — “Riding the waves of risk” — focuses on climate and disaster resilience in a multi-hazard world. The deadline for proposals for technical sessions that will be part of the conference's main program has been extended to June 24, 2022. 

A three-day regional forum in Dushanbe, Tajikistan that brought together the heads of emergency situations authorities and other government officials from all five Central Asian countries, as well as experts from international development institutions and academia. Participants discussed measures to tighten regional cooperation and strengthen resilience in the area of disaster risk management. Read more here. 

The results of a study produced by a consortium of international experts were presented to Central Asian governments, technical and scientific communities, and development organizations to contribute to better informed disaster risk management and financing activities. Read more here. 

The Urban Resilience, Emergency Preparedness and Response Workshop explored how to to strengthen the capability for emergency preparedness and response at the city level, complemented by recommendations to strengthen intergovernmental coordination and financing for disaster risk management. The Workshop was delivered virtually over three days from 16 to 18 August 2022.