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Stay up-to-date on the latest updates from across the ARISE network, globally. Discover how ARISE operates, who is involved and how members are reducing disaster risk in communities worldwide.
Together now for a safe and prosperous future for all
The global recognition of the significant, lasting impact that climate change and disasters will have on economic growth, community wellbeing, and related financial and economic systems, is rapidly growing.
For companies, big and small, to survive and even prosper in this environment, they need to adapt fast. The uncertainties and transformation brought about by climate change and disasters can be seen as significant risks but also as opportunities.
By connecting a passionate community of business and other public and private partners, ARISE works as a catalyst for business innovation and for knowledge sharing to reduce risk for a sustainable and resilient future. Through its regional and national Networks and links into the global policy discussions on sustainability, climate action and disaster risk reduction, ARISE offers its members the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in cooperating with public partners to reshape business, society and financial frameworks to implement tailor-made solutions for all industries and sectors, leading to take risk-informed decisions, formulate adaptive strategies and implement preventative actions.
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ARISE, the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies, is a network of private sector entities led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk. The Sendai Framework specifically encourages action from private sector financial institutions, including financial regulators and accounting bodies and SMEs to integrate disaster risk reduction into business models and practices.
In joining the ARISE, private sector companies voluntarily commit to support and implement the Sendai Framework, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Climate Agreement, New Urban Agenda and Agenda for Humanity.
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ARISE mobilizes and facilitates the private sector to carry out risk-informed investments and to apply business practices that reduce and prevent the creation of risk, build resilience and enhance recovery from disasters, in line with the Sendai Framework.
ARISE focuses on four priorities: SMEs; integrating DRR into investment decisions; incentivizing DRR within the insurance industry, and resilient infrastructure. Here you will find resources produced by ARISE networks, members and partners on the ARISE four priorities for the private sector ARISE structure and organization.
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Private sector entities are encouraged to join ARISE in its Mission to create risk-resilient societies by promoting and supporting the integration of disaster risk and disaster preparation into business management strategies and investment decisions.
ARISE also aims at unleashing the potential of private sector know-how, innovation and convening powers in partnership with Governments and other stakeholders to deliver measurable changes in business practices towards resilience. Information on why to join ARISE, what is required to join or start a national network can all be found here.
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ARISE members agree to advance The Five Commitments of ARISE in support of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030:
- Raise Awareness: Awareness raising with respect to disaster risk and mobilization of the private sector;
- Influence: Exercising influence in respective spheres of expertise;
- Share Knowledge: Share knowledge, experience and good practices amongst the private sector;
- Catalyse: Be a catalyst to generate innovation and collaboration in developing risk-informed business strategies;
- Implement: Implement projects and activities to achieve the targets of the Sendai Framework.