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International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa

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Maputo, Mozambique
The International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa will focus on strengthening disaster risk reduction, resilience, risk governance, and strategic investment to build a safer and more resilient Africa.

 

13 October 2026: High-Level Opening Ceremony

13–14 October 2026: Technical Experts' Meeting

15 October 2026: Donor Roundtable, High-Level Ministerial Segment & Ministerial Communiqué Adoption

International DRR confrence Maputo

Held under the theme “Scaling Proactive Governance and Strategic Investment for Disaster Risk Reduction and a Resilient Africa,” the Conference will focus on accelerating the implementation of disaster risk reduction commitments by strengthening risk governance, mobilising investment in resilience, enhancing multi-hazard early warning systems and anticipatory action, and promoting risk-informed development across Africa. The programme will include a high-level opening ceremony, technical experts' meeting, donor roundtable and ministerial segment.