How and why stakeholder engagement matters for disaster risk reduction | UNDRR

How and why stakeholder engagement matters for disaster risk reduction | UNDRR

Disaster risk reduction is not just the responsibility of governments. Building resilience requires an all-of-society approach—bringing together communities, civil society, businesses, academia, and decision-makers. 💡 Why? Because the people closest to risk are often closest to the solutions. This video explores why stakeholder engagement is essential for effective disaster risk reduction and resilient development. Inclusive approaches help: 🤝 Bring local knowledge into decision-making 💡 Drive innovation and long-term resilience 🏘️ Strengthen community ownership and trust 📢 Ensure no one is left behind The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction calls for meaningful participation—not just consultation. Because resilience isn’t built for people. It’s built with them. Learn more: https://www.undrr.org/implementing-sendai-framework/partners-and-stakeholders/stakeholder-engagement-mechanism