SEM policy brief to the HLPF 2023

The recommendations presented herewith have been developed by the UNDRR Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) and represent the collective contributions of our seventeen stakeholder constituencies. By taking into account the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, these recommendations have been designed to reflect a broad and inclusive approach to risk reduction.

During the past years the world has witnessed ongoing exacerbation of climate change, the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, and the persistence of both old and new conflicts, all of which illuminate the ever-evolving and intricately connected nature of diverse but related risks. These events have significant implications for how individuals, societies, and government's approach risk. This unique situation presents an opportunity for learning which is crucial for assessing progress towards achieving 2030 Agenda. In order to promote sustainable development, it is imperative that we address risks and potential opportunities associated with slow- and sudden-onset hazards and, importantly, to do so without generating new risks.