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

17 October 2023

Call for interdisciplinary grants 2024

CNDS provides an opportunity for Early Career Scientists – PhD students and postdocs from CNDS partnering universities to apply for funding for interdisciplinary work within natural hazard and disaster science.

Centre for Natural Disaster Science

Community announcement

13 October 2023

Survey: Investigating the role of citizens' trust in emergencies - The CORE Project

“How important is trust in experts and authorities for risk perception and disaster preparedness?” Have your say!

Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network

Community announcement

13 October 2023

Call for submissions: Reflexive, creative, and critical research methodologies in disaster studies

Disaster Prevention and Management Journal invites submissions of original research and case studies for a special issue which explores the evolving landscape of research methods following the release of the Disaster Studies Manifesto.

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Community announcement

11 October 2023

Call for photo submissions – UNDP Photo Competition "Change makers in Action: Building disability inclusive, resilient communities"

UNDP’s Photo Competition for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience-Building is now open! The theme is “Change makers in action: Building disability inclusive, resilient communities”, to celebrate the 2023 International Day for DRR.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Community announcement

10 October 2023

Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions

Youth4DRR invites youth to submit their essays for the "Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions" essay competition.

Youth 4 Disaster Risk Reduction

Community announcement

6 October 2023

Call to contribute to innovation in the world of simulation and water management

Do you also want to contribute to innovation in the world of simulation and water management, and to discover how to enrich and share your expertise with like-minded professionals?

Deltares

Community announcement

29 September 2023

How are YOU fighting inequality for a resilient future? 

13 October is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). We invite you to share your IDDRR events and campaigns with our global community.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

22 September 2023

Call for abstract: International Conference on Big Data for Disaster Response and Management in Asia and the Pacific

The Call for Abstracts welcomes research and practical applications on the theme “Big Data for Disaster Response and Management in Asia and the Pacific”. Contributions from both academic and practitioner communities are encouraged.

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University 東北大学 災害科学国際研究所

Community announcement

7 September 2023

Opportunity: CLARE Roster of Experts - Research-to-action services in Africa and Asia

The CLARE programme has announced a call for Expressions of Interest (EoI). The call will establish a roster of climate experts for short term assignments to apply existing research into use in a variety of decision-making contexts.

Climate and Development Knowledge Network

Community announcement

24 August 2023

Call for applications: iCARE Innovations Fund

Applications are open for iCARE Innovations Fund to ignite breakthroughs for climate resilience in South Asia by promoting innovation in data analytics, decision support systems, and standards building on Tech Emerge and Climate Innovations Challenge.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center