World Development Information Day

Press Conference by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Speakers: Natalia Alonso Cano, Chief, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Tinaye Hazel Mabara, Co-Founder, Bokamoso Resilience Initiative, Botswana Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face heightened vulnerability to climate change and disasters due to geographic constraints, economic strains, and transboundary hazards. Despite these challenges, youth in LLDCs are emerging as key agents of change, driving community-based climate solutions, disaster preparedness, and risk education. This press briefing highlights their transformative role, the importance of youth-led organizations in raising awareness, and the need for governments and development partners to provide tools and resources to support resilience-building efforts. Journalists will hear from youth leaders and UN experts on scaling these init...

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Held on 22 July 2025 at UN Headquarters in New York during the High-Level Political Forum, this special event highlights how integrated climate and sustainable development action can drive accelerated progress toward the 2030 Agenda. Building on the outcomes of the Sixth Global Climate and SDG Synergies Conference, the event will feature the launch of three new Thematic Reports focused on: enhancing public health through resilient cities; protecting nature while advancing the SDGs and climate goals; and scaling up access to climate finance and insurance for vulnerable communities. With participation from governments, the UN system, civil society, and youth, the event will showcase concrete solutions and pathways to make climate-SDG synergies a catalyst for transformation. Watch Strengthening climate and SDG synergies for accelerated momentum toward 2030 (HLPF 2025 Special Event)! Live Side Events