The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) on 13 October 2024 is approaching. This year, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is placing a special focus on empowering the next generation to promote a resilient future. Ahead of this important day, UNDRR announces the launch of a special toolkit aimed at teachers, schools, educators and policy makers to better prepare children and youth for disasters.
The toolkit contains a variety of materials and ideas, such as
- Awareness-raising videos,
- the DRR Scout Badge Challenge,
- a disaster simulation video game,
- Stories about climate risk management worldwide
UNDRR emphasises the urgency of this initiative, as disasters and their effects, especially those caused by climate change, are increasing and endangering the well-being of children worldwide. According to UNICEF, around one billion children are exposed to extreme risks from climate-related disasters, which, in addition to death and injury, can cause significant disruption to education, nutrition and health.
To overcome these challenges, the participation of educators and decision-makers in disaster risk reduction is crucial. Every contribution counts in shaping effective disaster risk reduction and empowering the next generation.
UNDRR is calling on the MCR2030 community to join, spread the word about the upcoming IDDRR, use the toolkit, organise events and share the materials. This initiative aims to better prepare the next generation for future challenges and strengthen resilience to disasters worldwide.
For more information about the IDDRR, please follow this link.