Community announcements

After a successful first call, GFDRR and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) have announced a second call of the Challenge Fund, launching Aug 10. The fund pilots new and innovative approaches to strengthen disaster and climate risk decision-making and overcome challenges to availability and accessibility of risk information in developing countries.

Scholars and experienced leader practitioners are invited to submit proposals for an Elsevier book series of cases on disaster and emergency management. This case study book series is designed to support learning about innovation and adaptation in the disaster and emergency management (DEM) field. In addition to volumes related to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, the series includes a volume on prevention...

UNISDR is launching a blog ahead of International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), which will be celebrated on 13 October. The theme of this year’s edition of IDDR is traditional, indigenous or local knowledge and its role in helping communities manage and reduce the risks posed by natural and man-made hazards. UNISDR are looking for thought-provoking posts on a range of themes...

Pacific development organisations and partners are seeking examples of existing Pacific initiatives that demonstrate how climate services have assisted a variety of sectors in improved decision making. Submissions from Pacific government agencies, NGOs, regional organisations, partners and other stakeholders are welcome. Examples of relevant sectors might include: disaster management, maritime transport, aviation, water management, agriculture, fisheries, health, tourism, etc...

In anticipation of a forthcoming replenishment of the Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness, ESCAP is calling for project proposals to build and enhance tsunami, disaster and climate preparedness capacities, particularly in end-to-end early warning for coastal hazards. Assorted countries in the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and Pacific Island Countries may apply...

UNISDR through its regional office for the Americas is carrying out a call starting 1 July for good practices throughout Central America and the Caribbean on integrating gender and women empowerment in Early Warning Systems (EWS). Good practices will be selected based on thematic pertinency, general approach, relevance, replicability and sustainability...

The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is a ten-year-programme that seeks to advance and promote new approaches to disaster risk reduction science. IRDR's co-sponsors are now inviting nominations for new members of the programme's Science Committee (SC). New SC members will be appointed jointly by the co-sponsoring organisations...

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, said: 'This important investment will help reduce flood-related costs for all levels of government and help Canadians in high-risk communities avoid the heartache associated with reoccurring flooding in their communities'...

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on April 17th launched the first call for proposals for the National Disaster Mitigation Program...The investments in flood-risk identification and prevention measures through the NDMP reflect the Government’s shift towards a proactive disaster relief model that will better protect Canadians and their communities from the costs and heartache associated with reoccurring flooding...

Raise awareness through your personal story by sharing in a 2-5 minute video how you are contributing to make your community resilient by preparing your community for disasters and/or tackling risks through innovative solutions. Deadline now extended to April 12...