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

26 October 2020

Survey: Reflecting climate change in national and local DRR strategies

UNDRR is conducting a survey to collect main challenges and best practices in integrating climate change considerations in national and local DRR strategies.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

18 October 2020

Call for expression of interest: Peer reviewers for DRR report in the Arab region

The UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States invites expression of interest for the review of the “Regional Assessment Report (RAR) on DRR in the Arab Region.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States

Community announcement

16 October 2020

UNDRR & GNDR: Call for stories

Do you know an inspiring individual who has helped build community resilience and reduced the risk of disasters? If yes, we’d like to hear from you.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction

Community announcement

15 October 2020

Second special call for quick response proposals: COVID-19

With the support of the National Science Foundation, the Natural Hazards Center is now accepting proposals for a 2nd special call for quick response research on COVID-19.

Natural Hazards Center

Community announcement

13 October 2020

2021 RISK Award Call for proposals: Nature and eco-based DRR

The 2021 RISK Award is looking for project proposals in the field of nature-based DRR solutions that also highlight the importance of social and economic stability.

Munich Re Foundation

Community announcement

13 October 2020

Public review of the Words into Action guide: ‘Nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction’

The UNDRR invites members of the DRR community to comment on the new Words into Action guide on nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

24 September 2020

Central Asia International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020 creativity contest

In the dedication of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020, UNDRR announces a Creativity Contest in Central Asia.

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

Community announcement

22 September 2020

LandAware - the international network on LEWS

A new international network on Landslide Early Warning Systems has been created to facilitate exchanges among professionals and researchers.

LandAware - The international network on Landslide Early Warning Systems

Community announcement

10 September 2020

Call for papers: Emerging voices and pathways to inclusive disaster studies

The aim of this issue is to provide a platform for researchers to reflect on current challenges in disaster studies, exploring pathways towards more inclusive research.

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Community announcement

13 August 2020

007 Call for Proposals: Strengthening disaster risk resilience (Malawi and SADC)

UNDRR invites NPOs to submit grant proposals on strengthening disaster risk resilience through enhanced coordination mechanisms (Malawi and SADC).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)