Update

By pulling together evidence from case studies, stakeholder interviews, a workshop, and bespoke modelling, this publication appeals to relevant stakeholders to take actions that not only support SMEs, but also promote resilience in the community overall.

New impact measurements have been adopted by the ARISE Board, based on the Network’s Four Focus Areas – SMEs, investment, insurance, and resilient infrastructure –, as well as on the results of the baseline survey conducted in 2020-2021.

This report marks one year of COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrates now, more than ever the increased relevance of ARISE.

The course focused on enabling businesses to learn about the significance of investing in resilience and addressing disaster risks while considering the needs of employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

FUNDEMAS, part of El Salvador's ARISE network under UNDRR, leads a unique initiative focusing on Biodiversity and Business in partnership with Davivienda Seguros and GIZ.

The UNDRR ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies co-organized an event called 'Businesses on the Frontlines of Crises: Lessons Learned from Türkiye and Beyond' as part of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks in Geneva.

A coalition of Mexican businesses has launched the virtual platform “Unidos por Ellxs” to better foster collaboration between the private sector, government, the United Nations, and humanitarian partners before, during and after disasters.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Arab States launched the ARISE Egypt National Network, which is the second National ARISE network to be developed in the Arab Region.

Chemical manufacturers can consider adaptive actions to reduce risks today and prepare for further changes in the future as well as mitigative moves.

The ARISE national network in Japan (ARISE Japan) just became the first national network to publish its activity plan on UNDRR’s Voluntary Commitments online platform.