The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures. This is the immediate priority of the $33 billion Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, launched on Monday, which aims to reach 135 million people overall in 50 countries. “This appeal sets out where we need to focus our collective energy first: life by life,” said UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. https://

Today is International Day of Disaster Reduction. On this day, it’s good to keep in mind that climate change is fueling disasters such as Hurricane Matthew. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has asked governments to take note of the profound implications of record carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and to increase their level of ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the impacts of climate change. Read more>> bit.ly/2ddlJkQ | UN Climate Change

Hydrological monitoring is crucial for #disaster risk reduction, #climatechange adaptation, sustainable #water management and #environmental protection. We therefore need to increase the quality and amount of hydrometric data as a global public good. We are really grateful to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) which has allocated CHF 2.4 million to the WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility (HydroHub) to fund Phase II, which is officially launched on 1 September. About 60% of

Today, we launch our newest offering with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) at the #BonnClimateConference. Climate-related disasters are increasing every year, affecting especially the most vulnerable. By harnessing synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, governments can reduce risks and better prepare for a changing climate. This thought leadership course is for decision-makers and practitioners focusing on climate-resilient societies. To