Disaster Risk in the 21st Century: Towards a Resilient Future

Friday, May 8, 2026

• 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

  Lecture

  Abstract: In the 21st century, disasters are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. Remarkable progress has been made in reducing disaster impacts, but high levels of disaster risk continue to threaten human prosperity. This lecture will present a global overview of these trends and actions that we can take to build our collective resilience.

  Bio: Kamal Kishore is the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). He brings nearly three decades of experience in disaster risk reduction, climate action, and sustainable development across government, the United Nations, and civil society. Prior to UNDRR, he served at India's National Disaster Management Authority, where he led the G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction and contributed to the launch of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure at the 2019 Climate Action Summit. 

  

  Kamal Kishore

  Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Head of UNDRR

• 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

  Lunch Reception

  The lecture and reception are free, but we request that you register so that we have an accurate headcount using the Register Here button above.