United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

AI is helping us better understand how landslides occur – so that we can reduce risks. Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology examined aerial views and elevation data of landslide sites, and used machine learning to achieve 80-94 percent accuracy in identifying landslide movements in diverse locations around the world. Specifically, the study introduces a method of examining slides, flows, and fails, finding distinct patterns. “Our algorithm is not predicting landslides,” explained researcher Nishant Malik. “But the people who are in the business of predicting landslides need to know more information about them, like what caused them and what mechanisms they were.” Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/3Ypu50RBc1x

🚨The people of Beirut were not to know that they were living near 2,700 tonnes of explosives. They were unaware of this risk until the blast tore through their lives: this devastating event killed more than 200 people and left over 300,000 homeless. The tragedy could have been prevented if robust disaster risk reduction plans were in place. It is the responsibility of governments around the world to identify risks so disasters like the explosion in Beirut never happen. https://ow.ly/BIxa50RyCyb

💡Almost everything you need to know to effectively communicate about disaster risk and start saving lives! Yes, disaster risk communication can disseminate early warnings – but if it's done well, it can also prompt conversations about risk, and shift how people think, feel and act in response. 📢 BBC Media Action recommends a 4-phase basic process to guide disaster risk communication, with related activities, circulating in a continuing loop. ♻️ Discover the #PreventionWeb disaster risk communication hub to learn about the process and access further resources ➡️ https://ow.ly/Plcw50TV4Gz #EarlyWarningsForAll

♿ The G7's Solfagnano Charter on inclusion and disability calls for full and effective participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in prevention and management of emergency preparedness and post-emergency management situations, including climate crises, armed conflicts and humanitarian crises. "When disasters strike, persons with disabilities are amongst those most at risk," says SRSG Kamal Kishore. "UNDRR works with disability-led organisations to foster greater inclusion of persons with disabilities at all levels and all stages of disaster risk reduction and disaster management planning. It is not enough to include plans for persons with disabilities – we need to ensure their full and continued participation in every aspect of the planning process," he says. Read the G7 Solfagnano Charter ➡ https://lnkd.in/d4MB9VNq

When the ground sinks beneath your feet...🕳️ Land subsidence is on the increase in densely populated areas – largely due the removal of groundwater – affecting up to 2 billion people around the world, this study shows ➡️ https://ow.ly/jOBq50SbQyG Watch our recent video to discover what land subsidence is, how it occurs, the risks it presents, and what can be done. 👇

2024 is the year of the three COPs – and an opportunity for a united approach to address environmental challenges and reduce disaster risks 👇

📢The tools you need to roll out early warnings, to take action, and start saving lives! The Early Warnings For All Implementation Toolkit guides national leads and partners in #EarlyWarningsForAll rollout. It includes: 🛠️a step-by-step guide for rollout 🤝a template for national consultations 🗺️stakeholder mapping tool 🛤️national roadmap template 🧩guidance for national workshops and gap analysis ✅a monitoring & evaluation toolkit 🗣️components in English, French, Russian & Spanish Unpack the toolkit ➡️ https://ow.ly/Najz50TUJm9

📢 We are #hiring at UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction 🌍 🕊 Check all positions that are closing soon and apply before the closing date 👇 ✅Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Consultant Level: Consultant https://lnkd.in/gtFj7AEJ ✅PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER Level: P-3 https://lnkd.in/gCYeDBxG ✅Consultant on Budget Stress Testing in Lao PDR Level: Consultant https://lnkd.in/g_zj4FNr ✅ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Level: G-6 https://lnkd.in/gWvWNmmW ✅SME Resilience Consultant - Strengthening the disaster resilience of SMEs project Level: Consultant https://lnkd.in/gWJXV-9D ✅INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (GETI) Level: I-1 https://lnkd.in/ggZJjj2k ✅ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Level: P-4 https://lnkd.in/gXXe8TQD ✅Early Warning Systems (EWS) Expert to ECOWAS Level: Consultant https://lnkd.in/gjf8ndct ✅Associate data analysis consultant Level: Consultant https://lnkd.in/grAHBZWN UNDRR is committed to achieving and maintaining #genderparity at all levels.  To check all positions, visit UNDRR Jobs #UNDRR #UNDRRvacancy #UNjobs #UNcareers #JobOpportunity

🌊"Tsunamis are the deadliest form of disaster. Yet, today, one third of the world’s population, mainly in least developed countries and small island developing states, are not covered by early warning systems." "Our #EarlyWarningsForAll initiative, which aims to protect everyone on Earth by 2027, prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable.... Let us commit to leaving no one behind when a tsunami strikes, and work together to secure a safe, prosperous future for all" said António Guterres, UN Secretary-General. 5 November is World Tsunami Awareness Day. Are you ready? Read more and discover the #GetToHighGround campaign 👉 https://ow.ly/YnPW50Q3Zwz #AreYouReady24 #TsunamiDay

🚨 There is no such thing as a 'natural' disaster.🚨 Disasters happen as a result of the decisions we make. Like where we choose to live, and how we build. Understanding this, communities and governments can better prepare.