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This is your online notice board to stay informed and engage with the global disaster risk reduction (DRR) community. Here we share important professional opportunities, calls to action, and collaborative possibilities for professionals, organisations, 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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Call for nominations of experts for IPCC workshops – seventh assessment cycle

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is calling for experts to participate in two upcoming co-located IPCC workshops: (1) Workshop on Engaging diverse knowledge systems, and (2) Workshop on Methods of assessment.

International Science Council (ISC)
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Call for papers: Advancing information systems (IS) for climate emergencies and disaster management

IJDRR invite high-quality, interdisciplinary contributions covering topics related to transforming disaster management by offering actionable insights and predictive modeling.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)
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GRMA call for proposals Ghana

The GRMA aims to fill critical model and data gaps and enhance (sub-)sovereign climate and disaster risk assessment capabilities. This Call for Proposals (CfP) reflects the gaps and needs identified and co-defined together with country partners.

InsuResilience Solutions Fund
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Join the hackathon: Innovators wanted!

The Youth Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction Hackathon aims to create a global platform for youth collaboration and problem-solving. It encourages youth teams to respond to contemporary climate and disaster challenges through innovation.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Call for abstracts deadline extended: International Conference on Emergency Preparedness and Response

Interested contributors now have until 19 May 2025 to submit abstracts for the IAEA's International Conference on Emergency Preparedness and Response.

International Atomic Energy Agency
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Nominations now open for the 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 27 June 2025.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR)
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Every day counts – Act for resilience today

Are you a young leader passionate about Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action? We invite you to attend the May 2025 regional consultations.

Sendai Stakeholders Children and Youth Group
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The Global Hydrometeorological Excellence Awards

The Global Hydrometeorological Excellence Awards is the first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to recognising the world's leading contributors in meteorology, hydrology, and climate services.

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Call for peers-Blue-green infrastructure for business parks

This effort supports Interwaas' goal of reversing the trend of excessive soil sealing and make existing business parks more liveable, climate-resilient, and aligned with new regional regulations in Flanders.

European Interregional Center Of Training Rescuers
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Multidisciplinary strategies for risk reduction and adaptation to enhance resilient infrastructure and communities

This issue explores innovative approaches to designing resilient communities, emphasizing disaster early warning systems, climate change adaptation, and resilient infrastructure.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)