ARISE News

New impact measurements have been adopted by the ARISE Board, based on the Network’s Four Focus Areas – SMEs, investment, insurance, and resilient infrastructure –, as well as on the results of the baseline survey conducted in 2020-2021.

ARISE Japan and ARISE Philippines successfully hosted their inaugural Knowledge Sharing Session on 13 December 2021, focusing building the resilience of SMEs.

By pulling together evidence from case studies, stakeholder interviews, a workshop, and bespoke modelling, this publication appeals to relevant stakeholders to take actions that not only support SMEs, but also promote resilience in the community overall.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Arab States launched the ARISE Egypt National Network, which is the second National ARISE network to be developed in the Arab Region.

This report marks one year of COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrates now, more than ever the increased relevance of ARISE.

Chemical manufacturers can consider adaptive actions to reduce risks today and prepare for further changes in the future as well as mitigative moves.

UNDRR has launched a key report aimed at supporting small- and medium-sized businesses to reduce disaster risk and increase resilience.

ARISE Japan hosted its fifth annual public symposium on IDDRR on 13 October 2020 as an online event. The symposium attracted tourism industry businesses, and hosted a stimulating online discussion among a mix of tourism and DRR related companies.

The first meeting of the new ARISE Board, elected by ARISE members in July 2020 for a three-year period, took place on 19 October 2020.

Extensive evidence indicates that good disaster risk governance springs from the collaboration and alliances among mechanisms and institutions to reduce disaster risk and pave the way toward sustainable development.