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

23 August 2023

Consultation on the Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) invites members of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) community to comment on the Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

16 August 2023

Essay competition "Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions"

Youth4DRR is excited to announce the launch of our essay competition, "Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban Flood Solutions".

Youth 4 Disaster Risk Reduction

Community announcement

15 August 2023

#Art4Resilience: Apply for the Knowledge-into-Use awards 2023

The Knowledge-into-Use awards provide a unique opportunity to ignite resilience, celebrate creativity and embrace innovation in engaging with the latest resilience evidence. Apply by 17 September for a chance to win 100,000 SEK to develop your project.

Global Resilience Partnership

Community announcement

8 August 2023

Call for application: IRDR Young Scientists Programme (5th batch)

IRDR Young Scientists Programme is established to promote capacity building of young professionals, and encourage them to undertake innovative and needs-based research which improves DRR research, policy and practice interaction.

Integrated Research on Disaster Risk

Community announcement

8 August 2023

UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

Women living in or from the Pacific Island countries and territories are invited to apply to the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023.

United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Community announcement

26 July 2023

Call for applications: Continental Rally 2024, a boost towards safer schools

This program aims to raise environmental awareness and enhance disaster preparedness and the ability to respond to emergency situations at all educational levels, driving the transition towards more sustainable and resilient models in the region.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean

Community announcement

7 July 2023

Call for applications: Research grants on inclusive EWEA

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) is proud to announce the launch of its Small Grants Research Program focused on inclusivity and accessibility of early warning early action among last mile communities.

Global Disaster Preparedness Center

Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)

Community announcement

27 June 2023

Have your say to build a European Network on Climate Change Adaptation

TransformAr has recently launched a new questionnaire to build a European Network on Climate Change Adaptation by identifying relevant stakeholders.

TransformAr

Community announcement

26 June 2023

Call for Competition: Be the ‘Artisan’ for Resilience

You are invited to get registered and take part in a Painting Competition being patronized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of Pakistan.

National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)

Community announcement

23 June 2023

Deadline extended until 30 June! 8th APAN Forum call for session proposals

Call for proposals deadline extended until 30 June 2023. Submit your forum session proposals and share your adaptation stories!

United Nations Environment Programme