IRDR young scientists lumos: Indigenous knowledge for DRR – bridging wisdom and innovation
Time
UTC 7:00-8:30
About
Indigenous knowledge systems offer deeply rooted, context-specific insights into environmental stewardship, community resilience, and DRR. Despite their value, these knowledge systems remain underrepresented in mainstream DRR discourse and practice. This 90-minute webinar seeks to bridge this gap by creating a platform for Indigenous scholars and young professionals to share their research, stories, and innovations. The presentations will:
- Showcase indigenous perspectives on DRR practices and solutions.
- Explore how traditional knowledge can be integrated with contemporary science and technology.
Agenda
Item 1: Keynote (10 minutes)
- Indigenous knowledges and Disaster Risk Reduction: Challenges and opportunities at the interface, by Distinguished Professor Christine Kenney, Massey University
Item 2: Presentations by young researchers (8 minutes of each)
- Weaving Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Climate Resilience: Southern Māori Approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction, by Lucy Kaiser, Earth Sciences New Zealand
- Indigenous Knowledge and Seismic Engineering, by Sonny Vercoe, University of Auckland
- 2 more speakers tbc
Item 3: Q&A and discussions
Call for presentations
This lumos call for two presenters.
Young researchers, professionals, and practitioners are invited to submit applications, including a 250-word abstract, short bio (100 words), and contact information by 23 February, 2026 to [email protected] , with the subject line: + Your Name. Selected speakers will be notified by 28 February, 2026.