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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.

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Available now: New PhD in Risk and Disaster Reduction – warning efficacy in the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction

A new PhD Studentship has been announced by the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR). Available for UK and EU students, the studentship is worth £18,062 per annum for full-time study within the IRDR over three and a half years.

University College London (UCL)
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Sendai Framework Midterm Review survey: Local authorities and urban practitioners inputs

The present survey seeks to collect the views of local authorities and urban practitioners, as well as experiences and proposals to inform the MTR SF and the Political Declaration that will be adopted at the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Apply for the course: the Fundamentals of Insurance-Linked Securities

The Fundamentals of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) is a 6-week online course that will give you an in-depth understanding of a niche, and fast-growing asset class.

Belarusian State University
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Call for abstracts: Sociology of disasters

The Research Committee-39 (Sociology of Disasters) will offer a lot of sessions during the XX ISA World Forum of Sociology. Submit your abstracts by 30 September 2022.

International Sociological Association
Sociology of Disasters (Research Committee)
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Civil society participation at 2022 APMCDRR: guidance video and feedback

ADRRN is collaborating with key partners, including GNDR, ICVA, ACFID, and others, to strengthen the participation of civil society colleagues at APMCDRR in order to maximise the impact of the messages from the communities we serve.

Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network
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Contribute to the Australian Journal of Emergency Management

The Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) is seeking article submissions for its 2023 editions.

Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AIDR)
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HazNet Fall/Winter Issue: Progress on Sendai Framework: Taking stock and moving forward

Our next issue of HazNet will focus on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was developed to guide efforts on disaster risk reduction in the period between 2015 and 2030.

Canadian Risks and Hazards Network
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COP27 Africa Regional Resilience Hub: Call for session proposals

The COP27 Africa Hub welcomes all interested individuals, initiatives, and organisations involved in adaptation and resilience in Africa to submit session proposals for virtual events.

Climate and Development Knowledge Network
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Sendai Framework Midterm Review survey: Global engineering consultation

The International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) is launching a global consultation to collect views from members of the engineering community on topics related to the implementation of disaster risk management.

International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure
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Nominations for speaker(s) at Asian Local Leaders' Forum event, 2022 APMCDRR, Brisbane, Australia

Local leadership is among the most understated strengths of successful DRR practices. Recognising the immense role that local champions play and celebrating their achievements is critical.

Asian Local Leaders Forum