UNISDR's primary mandate is to coordinate international efforts in disaster risk reduction, with the aim of reducing the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable development.

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is the primary international framework that guides the work of UNISDR and its partners in disaster risk reduction. It was adopted in 2015 and sets out a comprehensive roadmap for reducing disaster risk and building resilience.

The four priorities for action identified in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction are: understanding disaster risk, strengthening disaster risk governance, investing in disaster risk reduction, and enhancing disaster preparedness.

UNISDR plays a multifaceted role in promoting disaster risk reduction at the national and local levels, including providing technical assistance and capacity building, developing and disseminating guidelines and tools, and advocating for the inclusion of disaster risk reduction in national and local policies and plans.

UNISDR supports countries in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction through a combination of financial resources, the deployment of expert teams, and the development of national and local disaster risk reduction strategies.

The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is a biennial forum for sharing knowledge and experiences on disaster risk reduction, bringing together governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector.

The private sector has a crucial role to play in disaster risk reduction, including investing in disaster risk reduction measures, developing innovative technologies, and providing financial support to disaster-affected communities.

Disaster risk reduction contributes to sustainable development by reducing the impact of disasters on infrastructure and livelihoods, promoting the adoption of sustainable land use practices, and strengthening the resilience of communities to environmental shocks.

Implementing disaster risk reduction measures can be challenging due to a combination of factors, including lack of political will and commitment, insufficient financial resources, and limited technical capacity.

Promoting a culture of prevention and resilience in disaster risk reduction requires a combination of raising awareness, educating communities, and involving them in disaster risk reduction planning and implementation.

Technology plays a vital role in disaster risk reduction, including collecting and analyzing disaster risk data, developing early warning systems, and supporting disaster response and recovery efforts.

Ensuring that disaster risk reduction measures are inclusive and equitable requires a combination of involving marginalized and vulnerable groups, addressing the underlying causes of disaster risk, and promoting the participation of women and girls.

International cooperation plays a crucial role in disaster risk reduction by facilitating the sharing of knowledge and experiences, mobilizing financial resources, and supporting capacity building.

Measuring progress in disaster risk reduction involves tracking the number of disasters and their impacts, assessing the resilience of communities, and monitoring the implementation of disaster risk reduction measures.

The future of disaster risk reduction lies in its integration with sustainable development, the increasing role of technology, and the focus on building resilient communities.