AFROSAI-E Webinar 2 of 2026: Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Sector Auditing

Environmental and Sustainability Webinar Series 2026 | Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Action, and Public Sector Auditing How can disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks, climate data systems, and global monitoring mechanisms support stronger public sector auditing and accountability? In this webinar, Dr Animesh Kumar, Head of the UNDRR Office in Bonn, explores the growing intersection between climate action, disaster risk reduction, and public sector oversight. The session examines how auditors can use global frameworks and reporting mechanisms to assess progress, strengthen accountability, and contribute to more resilient and sustainable development outcomes. Key discussion topics include: • The current state of climate- and disaster-related impacts worldwide • The evolution of climate action and disaster risk reduction at the global level • Existing monitoring, reporting, and accountability mechanisms • Practical applications of these mechanisms in national auditing processes • Emerging opportunities for Supreme Audit Institutions and public sector auditors 🎤 Speaker: Dr Animesh Kumar Head, UNDRR Office in Bonn Dr Kumar leads UNDRR’s global work on climate action, data, and monitoring of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Early Warnings for All initiative. He has extensive experience across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the wider United Nations system. This webinar forms part of the AFROSAI-E Environmental and Sustainability Webinar Series 2026, which aims to strengthen the capacity of auditors to address emerging environmental, climate, and sustainability challenges. Learn more about AFROSAI-E: https://www.afrosai-e.org.za #ClimateAction #DisasterRiskReduction #DRR #PublicSectorAudit #EnvironmentalAuditing #Sustainability #UNDRR #SendaiFramework #SDGs #ClimateGovernance #Accountability #AFROSAIE