PreventionWeb, the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction and resilience

PreventionWeb's key offerings

Welcome to PreventionWeb, the global knowledge-sharing platform for disaster risk reduction and resilience.

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The Knowledge Base
Explore all updates by their type: news, publications, resource guides and more.
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The DRR community
Grow your skills, participate to events, find a vacancy and advocate for disaster risk reduction.
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Jobs and Careers
Stay current on the latest vacancies and current job trends in disaster risk reduction.
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Country profiles
Discover in-depth country pages featuring essential data on disaster risk and governance.
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Hubs section
Visit this repository of tools and knowledge aimed at enhancing resilience building across the globe.
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Organization directory
Discover a comprehensive directory of organizations actively engaged in disaster risk reduction.
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PreventionWeb is the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience.

The site offers a range of knowledge products and services to facilitate the work of DRR professionals and is managed by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).


DRR Solutions

Concrete innovations, inventions, and strategies are reducing the impacts of disasters worldwide. These practical case studies and proven strategies address various aspects of disaster risk.

Resource guides

Upcoming events and training


Featured links

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Careers in resilience
Watch and read interviews, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities.
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DRR Terminology
The Sendai Framework Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Making Cities Resilient 2030
Cities on a pathway to resilience – making the city safer, preventing risks and promoting innovation and investments.
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WIN DRR
The Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) supports and promotes women's leadership in DRR across Asia and the Pacific.
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Risk Media Hub
A toolkit for news media professionals reporting on disasters and resilience
DRR Voices Blog
Advocate for DRR
Hazards do not have to turn into disasters, add your voice to our campaign and become a DRR advocate.