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

18 February 2024

UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles review user survey

Following the publication of the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) in October 2021, the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles Phase 2 Update Steering Group is now undertaking a 'light touch' review to update the HIPs.

Integrated Research on Disaster Risk

Community announcement

9 February 2024

Call for applications: Youth-led visions for a climate-secure Pacific

The Center for Climate and Security, with support from the U.S. Mission to New Zealand, is launching a call for video applications that answer the question: “What is your vision of a climate-secure Pacific?”

Council on Strategic Risks

Community announcement

6 February 2024

Call for proposals: Knowledge for action in prevention and preparedness

The new 2024 KAPP call for proposals has been published on the funding and Funding & Tender Opportunities portal. The submission phase will begin on 1 February 2024.

Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network

Community announcement

6 February 2024

Call for submissions to recognize women-led solutions in drought resilience

UNCCD and FAO are collaborating in a joint initiative to identify the most innovative and effective women-led initiatives that exemplify the essential role played by women in sustainable land management in drought-prone locations and regions.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Community announcement

30 January 2024

AJEM call for papers: Gender diversity and inclusion

The Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) is seeking article submissions for its 2024 themed edition on Gender Diversity and Inclusion. This special edition is part of a broader collaboration with Gender and Disaster Australia.

Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AIDR)

Community announcement

8 January 2024

CDRI Fellowship Programme 2024-25

The Fellowship provides financial support, peer learning and capacity development opportunities to promote transformative, actionable and scalable solutions for real world issues related to disaster resilience of infrastructure.

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Community announcement

20 December 2023

NOAA seeks applications for 2024 urban heat island initiative

NOAA’s National Integrated Heat Health Information System, in partnership with CAPA Strategies LLCoffsite link, is now accepting applications from organizations interested in participating in the 2024 Urban Heat Island (UHI) mapping campaign program.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Community announcement

12 December 2023

CLIMAAX open call for regions and communities to implement the CLIMAAX methodological framework

The CLIMAAX consortium is launching the 1st open call for regions and communities to select those that will implement the CLIMAAX methodological framework and the supporting CRA toolbox to carry out their regional and local multi-risk assessments.

CLIMAAX

Community announcement

29 November 2023

Call for nominations to renew the Scientific Committee of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Programme – deadline: 15 January

In light of the start of IRDR Phase II, the ISC and UNDRR are seeking nominations for candidates interested to serve on the IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) to guide the programme.

International Science Council (ISC)

Community announcement

27 November 2023

Call for papers: Emerging technologies and innovations in disaster risk reduction

Emerging technologies play a crucial role in enhancing disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Progress in Disaster Science (Elsevier)