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

21 August 2024

Take part in the State of FireTech 2024 survey

Calling all technologists, researchers, end users, and funders working towards wildfire resilience outcomes around the world! Please take the State of FireTech 2024 Survey before August 30, 2024

Wonder Labs

Community announcement

20 August 2024

Join the competition: One day as a child reporter covering disaster prevention and control

The '1-Minute Green' Video Challenge 2024 in response to the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 13 October 2024.

United Nations Children's Fund - Viet Nam

Community announcement

12 August 2024

IPCC call for authors and editors for the “Special Report on Climate Change and Cities”

The International Science Council is invited to nominate experts for consideration as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead Authors, and Review Editors for the "Special Report on Climate Change and Cities".

International Science Council (ISC)

Community announcement

30 July 2024

Call for 2024 nominations: Celebrating local leaders in disaster resilience in Asia-Pacific region

The Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN), and its Localisation Hub, SEEDS, is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 nominations for exceptional local champions for speakers at the Asia Pacific Local Leaders' Forum event.

Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network

Sustainable Environmental and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)

Community announcement

22 July 2024

Multi-hazard DRR Academy for young researchers and practitioners

The Academy aims to provide an inter- and transdisciplinary platform bringing together 40 Early-Career Researchers and Practitioners (ECRs and ECPs) who are currently advancing the field of multi-hazard DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction).

DRR Academy

Community announcement

21 July 2024

Call for applications: Join the RESILIAGE project to build a heritage-driven, disaster-resilient community

Are you looking to improve crisis preparedness and disaster risk management in your community? Would you like to use your local heritage to drive sustainable development and resilience? Apply now to join the RESILIAGE CORE Associated Labs!

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters

Community announcement

12 July 2024

Call for submissions: Special issue climate change and disaster

The Special Issue calls for the submission of innovative studies from all around the world to demonstrate how climate change can have a multi-faceted impact and the actionable demonstration of innovative solutions and concepts towards climate resilience.

Applied Sciences (MDPI)

Community announcement

3 July 2024

Call for proposals: Research on scaling up soil moisture retention in Sub-Saharan Africa

This research initiative aims to enable the scaling-up of soil moisture retention practices among smallholder farmers in rainfed agri-food systems, thereby mitigating the negative impacts of dry spells on agricultural production.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

Community announcement

2 July 2024

Improving risk data through IT innovations and standardization

A notable barrier to better uptake of global risk data in many countries is the lack of standardization and digital systems, making it challenging to compare, integrate, and apply risk data effectively within and across national organizations.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia

Community announcement

24 June 2024

The Global Assessment Report 2025: Financing and Investing for Our Future: Call for submissions

The Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2025 will measure the cost of not investing in resilience for people the planet and prosperity.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)