06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 04:11
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), in cooperation with its sister unions-the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) and the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) is in Geneva for the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR2025), a biennial forum organised by the United Nations to review progress, exchange knowledge, and promote action on disaster risk reduction.The theme for GPDRR2025, "Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today," highlights the urgency of taking bold action to safeguard communities and build a sustainable future.
Together, ABU and its sister unions are providing syndicated coverage through a team of journalists from their regions. Our syndicated coverage team, made up of journalists and media professionals from across the regions, will be producing daily news stories, interviews, and feature reports highlighting how communities and governments are working to build resilience and reduce disaster risk.
Through this collaboration, ABU, AUB, and CBU aim to share compelling stories and expert insights from GPDRR2025, helping audiences understand the importance of disaster risk reduction.
For more details, visit GPDRR 2025 .