MEDIA ADVISORY| MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE SENDAI FRAMEWORK

MEDIA ADVISORY
MIDTERM REVIEW OF THE SENDAI FRAMEWORK

 

Over two days, May 18-19, the UN General Assembly will conclude the mid-term review (MTR) of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) at a high-level meeting in New York. Member States will adopt a political declaration charting the way forward for action over the next seven years to reduce risk and increase disaster resilience.

Adopted by 187 Member States in 2015, the Sendai Framework is the global framework for reducing death and destruction from disasters.

The meeting takes place at a critical time. Implementation and progress has stalled and, in some cases, reversed. As greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, climate chaos becomes ever more likely. We must accelerate resilience building for a safe and resilient future for all.

WHEN: Thursday, 18 May to Friday, 19 May, 2023
WHERE: United Nations Headquarters in New York (in person) and UN TV (virtually)

WHO: The mid-term review is convened by the President of the UN General Assembly and organised by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The co-chairs are Indonesia and Australia. Around 500 attendees with 100 high level delegates including heads of states and ministers are expected.

Media Briefing: on 17 May 2023, Ms Mami Mizutori will brief at the UN, 12 noon briefing. Media accredited to the United Nations Headquarters in New York are invited.

Contact: Rosalind Cook, Public Information Officer Rosalind.Cook@un.org (NY time); UNDRR Media Team undrrcomms@un.org (Europe time)

About UNDRR: UNDRR is the focal point for disaster resilience within the UN system and oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015- 2030. Sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda cannot be achieved without working towards the goal of building resilience. https://www.undrr.org/