Ninth Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction: Summary report

The AFRP Bulletin is a publication of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). This summary report covers the 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) held on the theme of “Act Now for the Resilient Africa We Want" in Windhoek between 21 to 24 October 2024. AfRP-9 was an opportunity for stakeholders representing a diverse range of sectors, from local communities to subnational, national, and regional governments, to share their experiences and exchange ideas on how to translate DRR knowledge into action to build a more resilient Africa.

AfRP-9 focused on issues critical for enhancing Africa’s disaster preparedness, including: applying risk information for transformative governance; investing to reduce risk, by changing the way money is spent; and reducing loss and damage, by saving lives and protecting investments. The forum featured a combination of plenary, thematic, and working sessions that provided participants with the opportunity to deep dive into these important topics and chart a path forward for Africa’s resilience