Ronald Jackson
@RHughJackson
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Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery for Building Resilience Team, UNDP
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined October 2012
October 22 saw the conclusion of #RISEWeek 2025! Over 6 days, experts, policymakers & practitioners engaged in in-depth dialogues on concepts & pathways towards #UrbanResilience. After the morning's plenary sessions, the closing ceremony featured remarks from Vice-President Lv
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Each year, we spend billions responding to disasters that could have been prevented. To build resilience, we need investments that promote: 🛡️Resilient infrastructure 🛡️Social protection 🛡️Risk-informed governance Read more in this blog by @RHughJackson: https://t.co/oyhMm8fryb
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Participants worked together under the @UNDP-@JapanGov Tsunami Project in Thailand to create real change and bring safer schools to every classroom and community. #GetToHigherGround #TsunamiPreparedness
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Cities are at the heart of climate challenges, but also 🔑 to the solution. Today, @UNDP🇨🇳, @Tongji_Uni & CICETE launched RISE Lab – a platform for disaster #resilience solutions & a space for national & intl. exchanges on urban #sustainabledevelopment🔗 https://t.co/LiD7lBGgZZ
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The cost of disasters is ⬆️ - but so's the case for investing in resilience. At #HLPF2025 event w/ @MofaJapan_en @jica_direct_en & @UNDRR, we made the case for disaster risk reduction as a driver for sustainable growth, not a side issue. Let’s shift from response to readiness.
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When temperatures rise above 45°C, lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems are at risk. Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable— I’s deadly. Let's #BeatTheHeat and create a safer, cooler future. 🌍🔥 Read the story 👉🏻
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At #GP2025 in Geneva, IOM’s Climate Action Director @RaniaAhmedSh will be co-hosting with @UNDP's @RHughJackson an event in celebration of 15 years of the CADRI Partnership. As co-chair of the @cadripartners, @UNmigration is proud to be a part of this impactful partnership 💫
Next Monday at #GP2025, we celebrate🎉 15 years of impact through the CADRI Partnership–46 countries, 700+ experts, and a shared mission to turn risk into resilience through integrated, coherent solutions. #ActForResilienceToday #CADRI15
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✨Resilience isn’t just about surviving, it’s about thriving. @UNDP's new Guidance Note provides practical tools and insights for designing programmes that can empower communities to prepare, adapt and thrive amid diverse risks. 👩🏽🌾👨🏾🌾 📘 Read here 👉🏻 https://t.co/oEKWVFCu7x
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'Leave something on the table' - a key point from @miaamormottley re: unique role of @FRLossandDamage to fill a critical finance gap in raising funds for #lossanddamage due to #climatechange impacts. @UNDP is committed to supporting developing countries in this effort.
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Siendo adolescente, @RhughJackson experimentó su primer huracán ⛈️. Hoy, dirige el equipo de reducción de riesgo de desastres y recuperación de @pnud y nos explica cómo la prevención de fenómenos climáticos extremos es clave para el #FuturoDelDesarrollo: https://t.co/KKG7xlJXnV
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No AC? No problem! ☀️ Close curtains during peak heat. 🏡 Light roofs reflect sunlight. 🌳 Plant trees for shade. 💧 Stay hydrated & cool pulse points. Small changes = BIG relief! 👉 Support heat resilience: https://t.co/EVCWAeimJQ #BeatTheHeat #StayCool #ClimateAction
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🌡️The heat crisis is real—2.4B ppl are at risk. Women face the worst impacts but are leading solutions! 👉 @UNDP #BeatTheHeat drives ♀️-led climate action using data, innovation & grassroots efforts. Join us: https://t.co/O1XkGdXGDD Thanks @UNDPNepal @RHughJackson @UNDPGeneva
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Join @UNDP at #WorldBosaiForum2025 to see how the Tsunami Project, in partnership with @JapanGov, is advancing #TsunamiPreparedness! 🌊 Test your readiness 🌊 Hear real stories 🌊 Engage with experts 📅 March 9, 2025 | Sendai, Japan Let’s build a resilient future!
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Speakers at the #APFSD2025 Side Event: Leaving No One Behind are advocating for strengthening disaster resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Experts from @jica_direct_en, @UNESCAP, @IFRCAsiaPacific, @UNDP, @JapanGov, and @WMO are sharing insights on inclusive solutions.
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🌎 @UNDP builds resilience of countries & communities @UNDP launched the Preparedness Learning Pathway to facilitate capacity development & knowledge exchange with @DRM_Authority in the 🇧🇸#Bahamas 🗣 Hear from the practitioners:
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🌍 Disaster preparedness practitioners from UNDP, IOM, OCHA & IFRC meet for day 1️⃣ of an Immersive Preparedness Experience hosted by @UNDP and @UNmigration. This joint initiative aims to enhance national and local preparedness for response capacities ✨Stay tuned for updates!
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Twenty years after the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami, we continue to emphasize tsunami preparedness and education, especially in schools across high-risk areas. Our colleague @sanny_jegillos shares his experiences from the disaster sites in this video.
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I am honored to have had the opportunity to convene and moderate a powerful session at #WUF12! Our panelists emphasized the need for collaboration and innovation in financing urban resilience. Let’s join hands to build#ResilientCities 💪🏽🌆 #SDG11 #UrbanResilience
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Exciting discussions on #UrbanResilience in Africa #WUF12! 🌆 Highlights: •Transforming disasters into sustainable development opportunities •Showcasing partnerships •Launching a knowledge series on urban resilience Together, we’re building a resilient future for Africa! 💪🏽
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The future is resilient! Today’s session at #WUF12highlighted innovative solutions for SIDS and coastal cities. From technology to partnerships, we’re building urban strength, one step at a time. 🌱 #ItAllStartsAtHome
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