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9th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM9) - extension of abstract submission deadline to 31 March

The abstract submission deadline for the 9th International Conference on Flood Management (ICFM9) on “River Basin Disaster Resilience and Sustainability by All - Integrated Flood Management in the Post COVID-19 Era” is extended until 31 March 2022.

International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM)
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GP2022 OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

The seventh session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2022) will be organized and convened by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) from 23 to 28 May 2022, in Bali, Indonesia, hosted by the Government of Indonesia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Call for papers: The 7th IFIP WG5.15 Conference on Information Technology in DRR

We are pleased to invite submissions for ITDRR-2022, “The 7th IFIP WG5.15 Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction”

University of Agder
Nepal Private Sector Innovation Challenge
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DRRM Private Sector Innovation Challenge: PSIC is in search of innovative and sustainable solutions to disaster management in Nepal

An opportunity for the private sector to play a proactive role in educating the public about disaster resilience and preparedness.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Draft CEN workshop on 'City Resilience Development – Framework and guidance for implementation with a specific focus on historic areas'

European Committee for Standardization (CEN) invites comments on the draft CWA ‘Disaster Risk Management / Climate Change Adaptation Framework for historic areas‘

European Committee for Standardization
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Nature based Solutions challenge

In this challenge, your team will work on a nature-based solution in a local context addressing climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and biodiversity restoration, and thereby improving the quality of life.

Wageningen University and Research Centre
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Recommend a speaker for the Climate Leadership Conference

The Climate Leadership Conference (CLC) seeks expert speakers in climate change, energy, and overall sustainability to inspire new ideas, facilitate instrumental dialogue, and introduce new opportunities at the 2022 CLC.

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
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Groundwater photostory competition

Water Science Policy invites photographers to submit photostories on groundwater – an important source of fresh water. Winners will be announced on World Water Day 2022, receive a financial prize, and will be featured in an educational photography book.

Water Science Policy
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Start Network launches grants to accelerate anticipation and locally-led action

Three new grants from Start Network aim to assist locally-led organisations in improving access to resources, supportive mechanisms and new forms of financing.

Start Network
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2022 Sasakawa Award nominations are open

Nominations for the United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, under the theme “Building resilience through a multi-hazard approach" are open.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)