This year’s Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 2 to 6 June.
The GP2025 will constitute an important milestone between the High-Level meeting on the midterm review of the Sendai Framework (May 2023) and the five final years before the Sendai Framework will come to an end. The event is expected to assess and discuss progress made in the implementation of the recommendations put forward through the Political Declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in May 2023, and to give practical guidance to accelerate its further implementation. GP2025 offers a chance for all stakeholders to recommit, with urgency, to accelerate progress on disaster risk reduction towards the achievement of sustainable development.
List of upcoming events
4 June
Unravelling the Complexity of Systemic Risks Using Conceptual Models: Lessons from Risk Assessments in Asia, Africa and Europe
Time: 1:50 PM CEST
Venue: Ignite Stage
UNU presence: Edward Sparkes (speaker)
In this Ignite Stage talk, we will reflect on the use of conceptual risk modelling tools for advancing understanding and management of systemic risks, showcasing examples from the case studies across Asia, Africa and Europe.
5 June
Localizing the Sendai Framework: Investing in DRR for Inclusive Urban Resilience
Time: 9:00 AM CEST
Venue: Plenary B, CICG Building
Organized by UNU-EHS
UNU presence: Simone Sandholz (organizer)
This session will explore opportunities in strengthening urban resilience through locally-led DRR initiatives, showcasing what success looks like when empowered local governments and communities assess risks and develop context-specific solutions. The session will also make specific recommendations around localized capacity-building, decentralized financing and understanding emerging risks in urban settings to scale up local DRR efforts and “course-correct” the implementation of the Sendai Framework in urban contexts.
Knowledge Series on African Urban Resilience: Key Insights from 50 Cities and Recommendations for Strengthening Urban Resilience Across the Continent
Time: 12:45 PM CEST
Venue: NYON Room, CICG Building
UNU presence: Himanshu Shekhar (speaker)
This event shares actionable baseline and best practices for advancing urban resilience in Africa, showcasing findings from the review of 50 urban areas across the continent.
Integrating DRR into the Global Financial System
Time: 4:30 PM CEST
Venue: Plenary B, CICG Building
UNU presence: Sinja Buri (moderator)
This session will deepen the discussion on the reforms and actions needed to integrate DRR into the global financial system by different stakeholders, including Governments, private investors, financial regulators, insurance companies, and international financial institutions.
Leveraging Values of Nature for a Resilient Future
Time: 4:30 PM CEST
Venue: Plenary C, CICG Building
Organized by UNU-EHS
This session aims to deepen the understanding of nature’s contributions to people across a range of environmental, social, financial and cultural values, which are critical for building resilient societies. Participants will share experiences and discuss aspects related to governance, impact and investments in nature-based solutions that benefit the communities that are most vulnerable to climate and disaster risks.
6 June
Advancing Risk Reduction with Inclusive AI Solutions
Time: 12:45 PM CEST
Venue: Room 3, CICG Building
Organized by UNU-EHS
UNU presence: Maxime Souvignet (moderator), David Daou (speaker)
This session will be an open discussion with global experts on ensuring that AI-driven DRR is inclusive, locally relevant and ethically governed – focusing on challenges and opportunities in the Global South.
