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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The cover of the Hazard Information Profiles publication
Community announcement
Following the publication of the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) in October 2021, the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles Phase 2 Update Steering Group is now undertaking a 'light touch' review to update the HIPs.
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk
Community announcement
The Center for Climate and Security, with support from the U.S. Mission to New Zealand, is launching a call for video applications that answer the question: “What is your vision of a climate-secure Pacific?”
Council on Strategic Risks
Members of fire department, military and emergency services standing in line
Community announcement
The new 2024 KAPP call for proposals has been published on the funding and Funding & Tender Opportunities portal. The submission phase will begin on 1 February 2024.
Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network
Three women on a beach in a Mozambique
Community announcement
UNCCD and FAO are collaborating in a joint initiative to identify the most innovative and effective women-led initiatives that exemplify the essential role played by women in sustainable land management in drought-prone locations and regions.
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Young woman wearing a traditional scarf on her head attends a public event in Northern Mozambique
Community announcement
The Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) is seeking article submissions for its 2024 themed edition on Gender Diversity and Inclusion. This special edition is part of a broader collaboration with Gender and Disaster Australia.
Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AIDR)
Damaged telecommunication infrastructure caused by hurricane in Ukraine (2016)
Community announcement
The Fellowship provides financial support, peer learning and capacity development opportunities to promote transformative, actionable and scalable solutions for real world issues related to disaster resilience of infrastructure.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
A thermometer showing high temperatures. A city is blurred in the background.
Community announcement
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
Iluminated light bulb is located on soil and plant are growing.
Community announcement
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
Two indigenous women looking at a book.
Community announcement
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)
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Community announcement
Emerging technologies play a crucial role in enhancing disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Progress in Disaster Science (Elsevier)

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