ARISE, the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies is a network of private sector entities committed to helping to implement the Sendai Framework, and led by UNDRR. ARISE mobilizes and facilitates the private sector to carry out risk-informed investments and to apply business practices that reduce and prevent the creation of risk, build resilience and enhance recovery from disasters, in line with the Sendai Framework. Organized into national networks, of which there are currently 28 worldwide, ARISE focuses on four priorities: SMEs; integrating DRR into investment decisions; incentivizing DRR within the insurance industry, and resilient infrastructure.

ARISE networks and members are pioneers in this regard. By embarking on these changes within their own organizations, they are charting new paths that can inspire change within the larger business community. With more than 400 members across 29 networks around the world, all are welcomed in this annual event. The 2023 ARISE AGM aims at showcasing the achievements of members, monitoring progress on actions, and setting priorities aligned with the alliance’s key performance indicators (KPIs).