How Barcelona, with support from UNDRR through its Strengthening the Disaster Resilience of SMEs initiative, began addressing vulnerabilities among SMEs by building an ecosystem designed to support business continuity and long-term preparedness.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Sendai-based Meishin Transport Co., Ltd. offers a clear example of how a local food logistics and general cargo provider is building resilience to safeguard critical supply chains.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Tohoku Boring Co., Ltd., based in Sendai, Japan, demonstrates how even a small business of 46 employees can move from reactive response and recovery to proactive resilience, benefiting both the business and the wider community.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Michael Green, Director of Group Broking (Risk and Compliance) at Malcolm Investment Holdings Ltd, was introduced to the Resilience Maturity Assessment, a tool that provided a clear pathway for further strengthening the organization’s resilience.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Shinwa Kogyo Co., Ltd., a construction company based in Sendai, Japan, offers a compelling example of how direct disaster experience can catalyze meaningful change.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
the Barcelona SME Resilience Forum brought together public authorities, business leaders, and experts from across Europe to strengthen the resilience of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises against disasters, climate impacts, and systemic shocks.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
This report outlines a practical strategy playbook designed to help businesses strengthen the resilience of their supply systems to climate‑ and disaster‑related risks.
University of Waterloo
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
Businesses often struggle to recover from extreme weather events and natural hazards because they are not ready. A business continuity plan outlines what is needed for a business to continue operating or resume operations after a disruption.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
The ARISE Board convened on November 25, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the organization's journey towards comprehensive disaster risk reduction.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE)
