The United States network of ARISE, the private sector alliance for disaster resilient societies, established by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
Join the network Conference, Oct 8, 2026Co-hosted by ARISE-US and ASTM International, Committee E50. A full day bringing together emergency management leaders, infrastructure operators, policymakers, and private-sector risk experts to tackle disaster resilience from every angle.
Supported by AECOM and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, organizations putting real resources behind more resilient communities.
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ARISE was established by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) with this mission:
Welcome to the ARISE-US Network, the US chapter of UNDRR's ARISE Global Network, established to build public-private collaboration in disaster risk reduction (DRR). Our rapidly growing and dynamic network embraces large corporations, small and medium enterprises, DRR practitioners, universities, governments and NGOs, and now, we hope, you.
Our watchword is "doing well by doing good". We are purely a voluntary organization. We hold free events to build consensus on solutions and create free, open-sourced tools to enable cities and communities to improve their resilience and safeguard lives, livelihoods and economies.
Make practical, free contributions to awareness of, and solutions for, disaster risk reduction (DRR) issues.
Influence thinking on DRR policies and preparations.
Build an effective network from which our members derive value.
We value making a difference. We do this by addressing real US and global resilience issues and needs, and providing tools, expertise and perspectives for this purpose.
We value equality between races, genders, orientations and abilities. This is not just for the moral imperative that it is, but because true disaster resilience will never be achieved without it.
We value creating a vibrant and active network that enables our members to make a real difference and that they in turn value being part of.
Disasters have a disproportionate impact on socially and historically marginalized populations. Guided by the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, ARISE-US is committed to reducing systemic barriers to disaster resilience and increasing opportunities for a sustainable and resilient future for all.
We convene symposia on DRR issues to identify practical contributions that we can make. We create free tools such as our Scorecards for city DRR (used by over 350 cities), buildings, and engagement of small-medium enterprises; a risk management toolkit for coastal communities and cities, in partnership with Waterfront Alliance and World Ocean Council; Action Guides; and our community wildfire risk reduction toolkit.
Developing tools to make infrastructure more resilient to disasters and reduce the risk of community threats.
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Developing public-private partnerships to improve resilience and collaboration throughout the world.
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Connecting research and education institutions with private sector disaster risk reduction efforts.
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Developing tools and resources to increase the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Communities harnessing the power of the private sector for a more resilient future together.
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Connecting experienced resilience practitioners with members who are building their skills, careers and organizations.
Learn moreOur events focus on specific resilience issues, usually in a virtual symposium format, and by design include multiple stakeholders. We examine the issue and potential solutions, build common ground and identify practical work items that we take forward as projects.
Thursday, October 8, 2026. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL. Co-hosted by ARISE-US and ASTM International, Committee E50. Registration is open.
First Tuesday of each month, 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET, on Zoom. The architecture, engineering and construction community designing and building high-performance, resilient facilities that save money, enhance lives and promote sustainability. For more information contact Steve Sunderman at Steve@Terrazia.com.
Our first-ever annual conference, hosted by FM in Providence, RI.
A virtual symposium on issues and best practices with detection, alert and warning systems, in support of UNDRR's "Early Warnings for All" initiative. Simultaneous translation in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.
A symposium featuring the Resilient Design Collaborative, ASTM and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change on standards and methodologies for assessing resilience and identifying the business case.
Independent consultant and a 2009 IBM Distinguished Engineer. Leads the Infrastructure program area.
Leads operational strategy and organizational development at ARISE-US. Holds an MS in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics from Arizona State University, with expertise in financial systems, partnership coordination and mentorship program design.
Founder and CEO of Hytropy.com, the country's largest small business disaster planning company.
Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University.
CEO of Green Diamond and Director on the Board of the World Future Society.
Senior Vice President and Disaster Resilience Market Sector Leader at AECOM, with over 25 years of experience in disaster recovery, sustainability and resilience.
Head, Global Outreach at ASTM International.
Chief Development and Equity Officer at PANELTECH.US Corp, driving strategy and partnerships focused on sustainable materials, environmental stewardship and responsible business practices.
Fresh insights and perspectives on disaster risk resilience.
You're invited to join one of the world's only multi-sectoral, stakeholder-driven organizations actively addressing disaster risk reduction and resilience. There are no fees to join.
Become part of a highly experienced, motivated and engaged community that includes stakeholders from the private and public sectors, academia, federal, state and local government, and NGOs.
Volunteer in a highly collaborative environment where members recommend, initiate, lead and help develop needed knowledge, tools and solutions.
Grow and magnify your influence in disaster risk reduction, resilience, sustainability and climate change goals by contributing to ARISE-US, its partners and sister ARISE networks around the world.
Email us so we can see how we can collaborate for a more disaster resilient, sustainable world.