World: 12th Arab partnership for disaster risk reduction meeting: From commitments to joint action, an open regional dialogue on risk-informed development and resilience

Representatives of Arab countries, regional institutions, UN bodies and development partners met in Tunis on 11 October 2026 to strengthen cooperation on disaster preparedness. Participants reviewed implementation of the region’s 2025–2027 disaster risk reduction plan and explored priorities for coordinated action. The discussions are relevant to African countries in the Arab region as they work to incorporate risk management into development and strengthen communities’ ability to withstand future shocks.

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