United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

What United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction does

UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) is the UN system's designated lead agency for disaster risk reduction coordination, established in 1999 as UNISDR and rebranded in 2019. Headquartered in Geneva and operating under a UN General Assembly mandate, it serves as the custodian of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and supports 130+ Member States in developing and monitoring national DRR strategies.

The organization's product portfolio centers on interconnected monitoring, knowledge, and convening platforms. Core monitoring systems include the Sendai Framework Monitor (tracking seven global DRR targets), DELTA Resilience (a next-generation disaster loss and damage tracker developed with UNDP and WMO), and PreventionWeb (the world's only global DRR knowledge platform). Knowledge and convening vehicles include Making Cities Resilient 2030 (2,000+ participating cities), ARISE Private Sector Alliance (500+ companies), Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities (1,000+ users), the Global Education and Training Institute in Incheon, the Hazard Information Profiles cataloguing 281 hazards, the International Recovery Platform, Global Assessment Reports, and the WIN DRR women's leadership network. Distribution is delivered through a network of 10 regional, liaison, training, and sub-regional offices across Africa, the Americas and Caribbean, Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, plus liaison presences in Bonn, Kobe, New York, and Suva.

UNDRR's business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. In 2025 it received US$49.4 million in voluntary contributions—99.9% of its funding—drawn from more than a dozen Member States and multilateral vehicles, with US$14.4 million (29%) in flexible unearmarked core support from nine countries and the remainder in earmarked project funding. All platforms, publications, training courses, and convening outputs are provided as free public goods. The customer base is structurally distributed across national governments, local governments and municipalities, private-sector companies (via ARISE), UN agencies and international organizations, academia, and vulnerable population groups, with go-to-market executed through biennial Global and Regional Platforms, capacity-development programs, technical assistance, and partnership arrangements rather than sales teams.

Name

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Legal name

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Website

https://undrr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UNDRR is the UN's lead agency for disaster risk reduction coordination, serving 130+ Member States and 600+ cities through monitoring platforms (Sendai Framework Monitor, DELTA Resilience), knowledge hubs (PreventionWeb), and convening networks (ARISE, MCR2030, WIN DRR), funded by voluntary Member State contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Coordination & Disaster Risk Reduction IGOs (BPADAAAE), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness (BPADADAK)

Keywords

• Disaster risk reduction
• Sendai Framework implementation
• Early warning systems
• Resilience building
• DRR capacity development

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Contributions and Donor Funding: UNDRR receives 99.9% of its funding from voluntary contributions from Member States and other donors. In 2025, total financial contributions were US$49.4 million, with US$35 million in earmarked funding and US$14.4 million in flexible core funding. Nine countries provided unearmarked core support including China, Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sweden, and Switzerland.
2. Multi-year Funding Agreements: Five new multi-year agreements were signed in 2025 with China, Germany, Italy, European Union, and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Multi-year contributions also from Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and CREWS.
3. In-kind Contributions: Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) provided by Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and the United States of America. In 2025, eight JPOs were provided contributing valuable expertise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UNDRR serves as the lead United Nations agency for disaster risk reduction (DRR) coordination. It provides technical guidance, capacity development, monitoring platforms, and convenes global/regional stakeholders to support implementation of the Sendai Framework 2015-2030. Core offerings include the Sendai Framework Monitor, DELTA Resilience tracking system, PreventionWeb knowledge platform, the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative, training through GETI, and assessment tools like the Disaster Resilience Scorecard.

Product overview

UNDRR operates as the lead UN agency for disaster risk reduction coordination, offering a portfolio of interconnected platforms, tools, publications, and initiatives. Core monitoring systems include the Sendai Framework Monitor for tracking global DRR progress and DELTA Resilience (with UNDP and WMO) for disaster losses tracking. Knowledge platforms include PreventionWeb (global DRR knowledge hub) and the Extreme Heat Portal. The Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative engages over 2,000 cities, while ARISE networks 500+ companies. The organization provides training through GETI in Incheon, assessment tools like the Disaster Resilience Scorecard (used by 1,000+ cities), and publications including Global Assessment Reports and Hazard Information Profiles documenting 281 hazards. The International Recovery Platform establishes recovery standards, and various e-learning courses support capacity building across disaster risk reduction domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARISE (Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies): UNDRR's network of private sector companies committed to disaster resilient societies
• MCR2030 (Making Cities Resilient 2030)
• PreventionWeb
• Sendai Framework Monitor
• WIN DRR (Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction)
• International Recovery Platform (IRP)
• DELTA Resilience

Products and services

• Sendai Framework Monitor

Quantifiable outcome

• Disaster mortality rates halved over the last decade through better governance and early warning systems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Civil Protection Meeting advancing cooperation on disaster risk management and 2030 UfM Action Plan. Focus on prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, early warning systems, and capacity development.
• Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Joint launch of Caribbean Private Sector Engagement in Humanitarian Action guide to help businesses prepare for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and heatwaves. Guide supported by UNDRR and ARISE.
• ATscalemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Joint policy brief addressing exclusion of assistive technology users from DRR and climate action planning. Addresses gaps in early warning access and emergency support for persons with disabilities.
• Oman Environment AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026National workshop to strengthen DRR and climate action planning through development of national and sectoral DRR strategies. Review of National Strategy for Adaptation and Mitigation 2020–2040.
• Asia Pacific CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026Partnership with ARISE Philippines to deploy IBM SkillsBuild e-learning platform for DRRR training. Provides standardized technology, data, and workplace skills aligned with local disaster risk goals.
• University of Waterloo Climate InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Development of business tools for supply chain resilience against climate risks. Toolkit includes case studies, strategy playbook, investment protocol, and AI-enabled application for supply system risk assessment. Funded by Natural Resources Canada.
• Trade Facilitation Office CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partnership in developing supply chain resilience tools for Canadian businesses to partner with upstream suppliers in source countries to reduce disruptions along global trade corridors.
• ARISE CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partnership in developing supply chain resilience tools alongside Trade Facilitation Office Canada and University of Waterloo Climate Institute.
• Government of IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Collaboration on AI in disaster management, with India's Meteorological Department using AI for weather forecasting. Sujit Mohanty highlighted need for legal and policy frameworks.
• CREWS (Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Jointly implemented with WMO and World Bank for improving early warning cooperation across Central African nations. Directly supports Early Warnings for All initiative through regional workshops.
• Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Training of Trainers workshop for MSME resilience through business continuity planning tools, sector-specific templates, and multi-hazard simulation exercises. Building cadre of BCP coaches for MSMEs across Barbados.
• World Economic ForummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Collaboration on Global Wildfire Leadership Network addressing insurance protection gaps. Joint dialogue on shared resilience models as climate risks accelerate.
• UNDP Central AsiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Launch of Regional Urban Resilience Coalition across Central Asia with municipal leaders from five pilot cities. Funded by Government of Japan, contributing to Making Cities Resilient 2030 campaign.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for integrated support on risk-informed development, common country assessments, and DELTA Resilience disaster tracking system development and implementation.
• WMO (World Meteorological Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leads the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and jointly develops DELTA Resilience disaster tracking system. Jointly implements CREWS Central Africa project.
• ARISE (Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey vehicle for UNDRR to promote collaboration between public and private sector. Network of 500+ companies committed to resilient business. Governed by global Board co-chaired by SRSG and private sector representative. Active national and regional networks worldwide.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Caribbean Private Sector Engagement guide, child-focused DRR programs, and school safety initiatives. Joint support for emergency response operations.
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on health facility resilience, inclusive DRR, and public health integration in disaster risk management. Joint training on resilience of local governments.
• UN-HABITATmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on urban resilience, Making Cities Resilient 2030, and risk-informed urban development planning.
• International Recovery Platform (IRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish global recovery standards and strengthen recovery readiness through Recovery Readiness Framework and Assessment Tool.
• Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year agreement signed in 2025 for collaboration on resilient infrastructure standards and investment guidance through the Principles for Resilient Infrastructure.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UN-Habitat: UN-Habitat co-leads the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative with UNDRR and collaborates on urban resilience, risk-informed urban development, and city-level DRR. Both serve local governments and operate at the intersection of urbanization and disaster risk.
• Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR):
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO): WMO is UNDRR's co-lead on the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and joint developer of DELTA Resilience. Both organizations coordinate UN system-wide DRR/hazard monitoring work and convene global platforms on related topics.
• UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA): UN-OCHA coordinates humanitarian response to disasters while UNDRR coordinates risk reduction. Both are UN secretariat entities with global coordination mandates, overlapping stakeholder networks (donors, member states, partners), and complementary humanitarian-development positioning.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): IFRC operates the world's largest humanitarian network focused on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. It parallels UNDRR's DRR mandate from a civil society/operational perspective and participates in UNDRR's Global Platforms and Sendai Framework processes.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): UNDP is UNDRR's sister UN agency and core partner, jointly developing DELTA Resilience and integrating DRR into country-level development programming. It is broader in scope (poverty, governance, climate) but operates in adjacent DRR territory, especially at country level.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/undrr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UNISDR
• Facebookfacebook.com/unisdr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/undrr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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