International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa, Maputo, Mozambique

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Delegation, led by the Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs, Dr. Judith Kateera, will participate in the inaugural International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in Africa to be held in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, from 13 to 15 October 2026 under the theme: “Scaling Proactive Governance and Strategic Investment for Disaster Risk Reduction and a Resilient Africa.”

Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, the Conference brings together policymakers, regional economic communities, disaster risk management practitioners, development partners, financial institutions, academia, civil society organisations and private sector representatives to advance Africa's resilience agenda and accelerate the implementation of disaster risk reduction commitments.

During the opening session, the SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs, Dr. Judith Kateera, will join His Excellency Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique and African Union Champion for Disaster Risk Management, and other high-level leaders in addressing more than 500 delegates.