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

2023年12月20日

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

2023年12月12日

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

2023年11月29日

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

2023年11月27日

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)

Community announcement

2023年11月16日

Launch of new REAP paper for consultation: The roles of state and non-state actors in early warning and early action

The Early Warning Initiatives Working Group of REAP, co-led by Practical Action and the UK Met Office has launched its draft paper for consultation on the Roles of State and Non-State Actors in Early Warning and Early Action.

Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)

Community announcement

2023年10月31日

Nominate an intervention for the 2024 award

The Averted Disaster Award aims to recognize successful interventions implemented worldwide that help ensure society continues to function, thrive, and recover quickly in the face of disaster.

Averted Disaster Award (ADA)

Community announcement

2023年10月20日

Call for applications: YouthADAPT Challenge 2023: empowering Africa’s female tech innovators to tackle climate change

The third edition of the YouthADAPT Challenge is ready to receive applications. The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program-led initiative seeks to support young entrepreneurs driving solutions to tackle climate change.

African Development Bank

Global Center on Adaptation

Community announcement

2023年10月17日

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

2023年10月13日

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

2023年10月13日

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