Community announcements

Announcements from and for the global disaster risk reduction community.

This is your space to stay informed and engage with the global disaster risk reduction (DRR) community. Here, we share important updates, calls to action, and collaborative opportunities for professionals, organizations, and experts dedicated to reducing disaster risks.

Whether you're contributing insights, participating in events, or submitting your own initiatives, your involvement is key to driving meaningful progress in DRR. Explore opportunities to connect, learn, and take action to help build a more resilient world.

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Community announcement

3 October 2024

Public review of the Words into Action: The Science–Policy–Society ecosystem for disaster risk reduction

The "Words into Action: Science-Policy-Society Interface" guide will be on PreventionWeb for public review for 2 months (until 6 November 2024) and has the purpose to ensure we haven't overlooked aspects that are important to consider.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

2 October 2024

Shape the future of climate and atmosphere monitoring

Whether you have used CAMS and C3S data for air quality monitoring, climate adaptation strategies, scientific research, policymaking, or other applications, your insights are invaluable. We want to hear from you!

Copernicus Climate Change Service

Community announcement

30 September 2024

Call for applications for GP2025 Side Events

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for Side Events of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now open!

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

25 September 2024

Call for proposals: Urban Infrastructure Resilience Programme (UIRP)

The UIRP First Call for Proposals aims to support cities in LMICs and SIDS in the application of data, tools, and knowledge leading to improved design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, and to mobilize further customised technical assistance.

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Community announcement

25 September 2024

Africa: Projects to protect heritage from climate change

ALIPH launched a USD 10M call for projects to protect African cultural heritage from climate change. Applications are open to NGOs, institutions, and universities until 21 November 2024. Decisions by July 2025.

International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH)

Community announcement

25 September 2024

Save the Date: Applications for GP2025 Side Events, Ignite Stage and Innovation Platform

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for the Informal Programme of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) will be opening soon!

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

23 September 2024

Forward-looking, equitable, and systemic earthquake risk modeling

Urban growth, climate change, and infrastructure expansion increase earthquake risks. Current models rarely factor in these evolving challenges, highlighting the need for a shift to time-dependent, multi-hazard, and equitable risk assessments.

Earthquake Spectra (EERI-SAGE)

Community announcement

19 September 2024

Call for papers: Redefining disaster risk: Equity-centered approaches to risk assessment

This special issue aims to redefine disaster risk assessment by bringing together studies that explicitly prioritize procedural, recognitional, and/or distributive equity in their risk assessment approaches.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)

Community announcement

16 September 2024

Call for applications: Research grants on Urban Climate Resilience

This initiative seeks to advance knowledge on urban climate resilience by funding original research in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to strengthen the evidence base for creating resilient urban environments in response to climate change.

Global Disaster Preparedness Center

Community announcement

11 September 2024

Call for applications: 2025 RISK Award "Children and youths as agents of change for DRR"

UNDRR and the Munich Re Foundation are putting the RISK Award at the service of disaster risk reduction and are launching the 2025 RISK Award – Call for Applications.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft (Munich Re)

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)