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

14 June 2023

Call for applications: Research grants on inclusive early warning early action

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

Community announcement

9 June 2023

Pre-announcement: Understanding geohazard processes and their impacts across India

Apply for funding for a collaborative UK-India project to improve understanding of geohazard events in India and its neighbouring countries.

United Kingdom Research and Innovation

Community announcement

2 June 2023

2023 WIN DRR Leadership Awards nomination

The nominations for the 2023 WIN DRR Leadership Awards are now open!

Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR)

Community announcement

30 May 2023

Consultation open - Climate change considerations chapter: Australian rainfall and runoff: A guide to flood estimation

We are seeking feedback on the draft guiding principles and key considerations to update the Climate Change Considerations chapter of Australian Rainfall and Runoff: A Guide to Flood Estimation.

Australia - government

Community announcement

25 May 2023

Call for Papers: 8th IFIP WG5.15 Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction (ITDRR-2023)

ITDRR-2023 provides an international forum for researchers and practitioners to present their latest R&D findings and innovations

International Federation for Information Processing

Community announcement

24 May 2023

Call for proposals - Innovation and entrepreneurship on food security, climate and environment in Sub-Saharan Africa

This call is aimed at contributing to innovation and entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa on food security, blue economy, climate adaptation, marine litter, renewable energy and clean cooking solutions, and aquaculture.

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Community announcement

18 May 2023

Opportunity: Are you a champion of Locally Led Adaptation? Help us tell your story to the world!

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and CDKN are pleased to announce a call for stories on community-driven and Locally Led Adaptation (LLA). These stories will be collaboratively developed and featured in a publication to be launched at COP28.

Climate and Development Knowledge Network

Community announcement

15 May 2023

Public review of the Words into Action guide on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction invites members of the DRR community to comment on the new Words into Action guide on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Community announcement

5 May 2023

Call for Best Practices: Deadline extension to 15 Aug 2023 - LAC Women's Disaster Risk Reduction Network

Call for Best Practices Focused on Science, Technology and Innovation for Resilience, Leadership and Empowerment of Women and Girls in Disaster Risk Reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean Region has been extended.

LAC Women's Network for Disaster Risk Reduction

Community announcement

27 April 2023

Call for applications: Global Youth Climate Training

The Global Youth Climate Training is a 13 week course delivered by global experts to ensure that youth feel empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex technical language of topics discussed at the UNFCCC.

Global Youth Coalition