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Call for submission for innovative solutions for Pacific climate change resilience-Pacific Climate Change Innovation Exhibition 2024

The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) is calling for speakers to introduce their innovative climate change solutions during the Pacific Climate Change Innovative Exhibition 2024 (4 and 5 December 2024).

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 – photo stories

To celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024, our members have shared inspiring stories featuring their youth-led or focused work that builds community resilience in the face of disaster.

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
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Take part in the disaster safety champion quiz

Get ready to test your knowledge with a fun and engaging quiz on disaster preparedness!

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Survey: how can we design better green infrastructure in line with NbS principles?

If you work with either NbS or green infrastructure, please visit the short survey.

Nature-based Solutions Initiative
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Public review of the Words into Action: The Science–Policy–Society ecosystem for disaster risk reduction

The "Words into Action: Science-Policy-Society Interface" guide will be on PreventionWeb for public review for 2 months (until 6 November 2024) and has the purpose to ensure we haven't overlooked aspects that are important to consider.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Shape the future of climate and atmosphere monitoring

Whether you have used CAMS and C3S data for air quality monitoring, climate adaptation strategies, scientific research, policymaking, or other applications, your insights are invaluable. We want to hear from you!

Copernicus Climate Change Service
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Call for applications for GP2025 Side Events

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for Side Events of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) is now open!

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Call for proposals: Urban Infrastructure Resilience Programme (UIRP)

The UIRP First Call for Proposals aims to support cities in LMICs and SIDS in the application of data, tools, and knowledge leading to improved design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, and to mobilize further customised technical assistance.

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
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Africa: Projects to protect heritage from climate change

ALIPH launched a USD 10M call for projects to protect African cultural heritage from climate change. Applications are open to NGOs, institutions, and universities until 21 November 2024. Decisions by July 2025.

International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH)
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Save the Date: Applications for GP2025 Side Events, Ignite Stage and Innovation Platform

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is pleased to announce that the application for the Informal Programme of the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) will be opening soon!

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)