International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa
The International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa will focus on strengthening disaster risk reduction, resilience, risk governance, and strategic investment to build a safer and more resilient Africa.
13 October 2026: High-Level Opening Ceremony
13–14 October 2026: Technical Experts' Meeting
15 October 2026: Donor Roundtable, High-Level Ministerial Segment & Ministerial Communiqué Adoption

Held under the theme “Scaling Proactive Governance and Strategic Investment for Disaster Risk Reduction and a Resilient Africa,” the Conference will focus on accelerating the implementation of disaster risk reduction commitments by strengthening risk governance, mobilising investment in resilience, enhancing multi-hazard early warning systems and anticipatory action, and promoting risk-informed development across Africa. The programme will include a high-level opening ceremony, technical experts' meeting, donor roundtable and ministerial segment.
