UNISDR

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction efforts worldwide. Established in 1999, UNISDR works to reduce the impact of disasters and build resilience to them. Its mandate includes promoting a culture of disaster risk reduction, developing and implementing strategies for disaster risk reduction, and providing technical assistance to countries.

UNISDR's activities are guided by the Hyogo Framework for Action, a global plan of action for disaster risk reduction adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. The framework outlines four priorities: understanding disaster risk, reducing disaster risk, preparing for responding to and recovering from disasters, and building disaster resilience.

The agency collaborates with governments, the United Nations system, and other stakeholders to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. This framework sets out the global agenda for disaster risk reduction for the next fifteen years.

UNISDR's work is funded through voluntary contributions from member states and other partners. It operates through a network of regional offices and field offices, providing technical support and capacity-building to countries in need. The agency also plays a key role in the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) initiative, which aims to build a global culture of disaster risk reduction.

In summary, UNISDR is a vital component of the United Nations system, dedicated to reducing the impact of disasters and building resilience to them. Through its work, the agency helps to create a safer and more resilient world.