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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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The CLIMAAX consortium is launching the 1st open call for regions and communities to select those that will implement the CLIMAAX methodological framework and the supporting CRA toolbox to carry out their regional and local multi-risk assessments.

CLIMAAX
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In light of the start of IRDR Phase II, the ISC and UNDRR are seeking nominations for candidates interested to serve on the IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) to guide the programme.

International Science Council (ISC)
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Opportunities

Emerging technologies play a crucial role in enhancing disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Progress in Disaster Science (Elsevier)
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The Early Warning Initiatives Working Group of REAP, co-led by Practical Action and the UK Met Office has launched its draft paper for consultation on the Roles of State and Non-State Actors in Early Warning and Early Action.

Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Opportunities

The Averted Disaster Award aims to recognize successful interventions implemented worldwide that help ensure society continues to function, thrive, and recover quickly in the face of disaster.

Averted Disaster Award (ADA)
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Opportunities

The third edition of the YouthADAPT Challenge is ready to receive applications. The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program-led initiative seeks to support young entrepreneurs driving solutions to tackle climate change.

African Development Bank
Global Center on Adaptation
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CNDS provides an opportunity for Early Career Scientists – PhD students and postdocs from CNDS partnering universities to apply for funding for interdisciplinary work within natural hazard and disaster science.

Centre for Natural Disaster Science
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Opportunities

“How important is trust in experts and authorities for risk perception and disaster preparedness?” Have your say!

Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network
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Disaster Prevention and Management Journal invites submissions of original research and case studies for a special issue which explores the evolving landscape of research methods following the release of the Disaster Studies Manifesto.

Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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UNDP’s Photo Competition for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience-Building is now open! The theme is “Change makers in action: Building disability inclusive, resilient communities”, to celebrate the 2023 International Day for DRR.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)