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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Happy female manager asking a question from the audience while participating in business seminar at convention center.
Community announcement
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for Side Events of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now open!
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Community announcement
The UIRP First Call for Proposals aims to support cities in LMICs and SIDS in the application of data, tools, and knowledge leading to improved design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, and to mobilize further customised technical assistance.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
A sphinx statue.
Community announcement
ALIPH launched a USD 10M call for projects to protect African cultural heritage from climate change. Applications are open to NGOs, institutions, and universities until 21 November 2024. Decisions by July 2025.
International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH)
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Community announcement
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for the Informal Programme of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) will be opening soon!
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Earthquake damage on an apartment buiding in Mexico City.
Community announcement
Urban growth, climate change, and infrastructure expansion increase earthquake risks. Current models rarely factor in these evolving challenges, highlighting the need for a shift to time-dependent, multi-hazard, and equitable risk assessments.
Earthquake Spectra (EERI-SAGE)
A breastfeeding mother knitting a cap while waiting to get her baby attended to at a stabilization center managed by International Rescue Committee in Bama local government area, Borno State, Nigeria
Community announcement
This special issue aims to redefine disaster risk assessment by bringing together studies that explicitly prioritize procedural, recognitional, and/or distributive equity in their risk assessment approaches.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)
Storm surge affecting a coastal city
Community announcement
This initiative seeks to advance knowledge on urban climate resilience by funding original research in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to strengthen the evidence base for creating resilient urban environments in response to climate change.
Global Disaster Preparedness Center
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Community announcement
UNDRR and the Munich Re Foundation are putting the RISK Award at the service of disaster risk reduction and are launching the 2025 RISK Award – Call for Applications.
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft (Munich Re)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
African Woman painting on an easel
Community announcement
In the context of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 under the theme "Empowering the next generation for a resilient future" we are pleased to announce the launch of a Youth Art Competition.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Community announcement
The Santiago network is receiving expressions of interest for membership to the network.
Santiago Network

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