The global private sector alliance for resilient societies, organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, was set up to support the achievement of the global targets under the Sendai Framework. But what exactly is the Sendai Framework and why should the private sector help to achieve its global targets? Endorsed by the...Continue reading
Amidst the bountiful resources and natural beauty that the Philippines has been blessed with, comes the undeniable reality of disaster risks. And with the increasing impact of climate change, these risks are growing bigger. If we want to be truly sustainable as a country, we need to effectively manage our disaster risks and strengthen the...Continue reading
The safety, habitability, and financial performance of cities and the buildings within them are being gravely impacted by the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events. Rapidly urbanizing areas in developing countries, such as the Philippines, are often the most vulnerable. The Building Resilience Index, an innovation of IFC and supported by the World Bank,...Continue reading
In celebration of the National Women’s Month, ARISE-Philippines in collaboration with SM Cares and Resilient.Ph organized a two hour online public forum highlighting women leaders in the field of disaster resilience. The Women Leaders in Building Disaster Resilience (WLBDR) Forum is the first public event of ARISE-Philippines for 2021 and it brought together local and...Continue reading
In celebration of the Philippines National Women’s Month, ARISE-Philippines, in cooperation with SM Cares and Resilient.ph, is conducting a two-hour virtual event with the title “Women Leaders in Building Disaster Resilience” to recognize the important role of women participation and leadership in disaster risk reduction and resilience. With the theme #WomenMakeChange, this forum will spotlight...Continue reading
In celebration of the Philippines’ National Women’s Month, ARISE-Philippines, in cooperation with SM Cares and Resilient.Ph, is hosting a two-hour forum on, “WOMEN LEADERS IN BUILDING DISASTER RESILIENCE” to recognize the vital role of women in disaster risk reduction and resilience. With the theme #WomenMakeChange, the forum will spotlight several Women Leaders who continuously contribute...Continue reading
SM Supermalls and ARISE-Philippines, in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), joins the 2021 First Quarter Online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. Join us on March 11, 2021, at 2 PM on the Online Ceremonial Pressing of the Button for the First Quarter...
Makiisa sa First Quarter Online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill sa Marso 11, 2021, 2:00PM! Panoorin ang livestream ng ceremonial pressing of the button at mag-DUCK, COVER, and HOLD sa ating mga tahanan at opisina dahil #BidaAngHanda! Dumalo din sa Earthquake Preparedness Webinar sa Marso 4, 10:00AM to 12:00nn at sumali sa #BidaAngHanda Online Quiz Bee...
I am sure we all hope for a 2021 that sees us overcome the challenges and tragedy of COVID-19 and move forward into a positive ‘new normal’. But that won’t be possible until vaccines have been made available equitably across the world. We are not safe until we are all safe. A human rights-based approach...Continue reading
We are inviting everyone to attend the ‘Women in leadership – achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’ webinar, co-hosted by UNDRR-UN Women. This 75-minute event will be held on International Women’s Day – Monday, March 8, 2021, at 15:00 (Philippine Standard Time). The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms....