Disasters
Activities
Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics
The forum concluded by reaffirming the global commitment to generating quality statistics that support more effective public policies for disaster risk reduction, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Webinar preparation, response and recovery: Lessons learnt from hurricane Beryl
This webinar reinforces known principles of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), while sharing geospatial and other lessons learnt by Caribbean SIDS, in addition to regional and international agencies who provided support during the preparation, response and recovery phases of Hurricane Beryl.
Using Open Source Technologies for Geospatial Information Management in IGIF Implementation
Organized by OsGeo - Local Chapter - Geolibres Argentina. This is a side event of the Tenth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas (17 to 20 October 17 2023).
Industry and academia bridge the gap
Organized by Private Sector Network Americas (PSNA) and the Academic Network Americas (ANA). This is a side event of the Tenth Session of UN-GGIM: Americas (17 to 20 October 17 2023).
News
Countries and experts reaffirm commitment to strengthening disaster-related statistics globally
The Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics reaffirmed the commitment of countries and international organizations to strengthen the production, coordination, and use of data to support decision-making in the face of risks and disasters.
Countries Urge for Strengthening International Development Cooperation by Promoting Innovative Mechanisms that Go Beyond Traditional Graduation Criteria
At the closing segment of the Second Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation, authorities agreed that measuring cooperation among developing countries is key to enhancing their role on the global stage, increasing the efficacy of their public policies and making progress on fulfillment of the SDGs.
International Cooperation is Essential for Building a More Productive, Inclusive, Sustainable, Just and Resilient Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
Today authorities inaugurated the Second Session of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation.
ECLAC Launches New Edition of its Statistical Yearbook with Relevant Data on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Economic, Social and Environmental Situation
The 2024 version of this annual publication updates a selection of key statistics on the three pillars of development in the region.
