Comprehensive risk information underpins the risk reduction efforts of national governments, sectoral agencies, municipal authorities, civil society, and the private sector. This event is an opportunity for countries to share experiences, discuss challenges and consider new approaches to developing and enhancing their capacities for identifying and managing risks. Presentations will showcase risk assessment programmes implemented by national governments and institutions. The event will produce recommendations to improve the support provided by the UN agencies in order to help countries to better identify and manage their risk.