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In the 04/27/2023 edition:
Block course on Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development - from vulnerability to resilience
By University of Free State published on Jan 19, 2038 03:14 am
The 14th annual UFS-DiMTEC / UNU‑EHS block course on Disaster Risk
Management for Sustainable Development - from vulnerability to
resilience - will take place on 14-23 August 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu
Natal, South Africa.
Summer School Disaster Risk Reduction
By The German Committee for Disaster Reduction published on Jan 19, 2038 03:14 am
Are you keen on learning more about Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)? Are
you interested in working in the field of disaster risk management
and/or prevention?
Designing inclusive and accessible warning systems: good practices and entry points
By University College London published on Apr 26, 2023 03:27 pm
The UCL Warning Research Centre invites you to join them for "Designing
Inclusive and Accessible Warning Systems: Good Practices and Entry
Points”.
Linking climate finance and development impacts
By Climate Investment Funds published on Apr 26, 2023 03:03 pm
This event will examine the evidence that draws on CIF’s extensive
investment portfolio and will demonstrate how measurement and modeling
can be used to assess high-priority development impacts to support more
informed investment decision-making.
What are the options for funding loss and damage?
By Overseas Development Institute published on Apr 26, 2023 02:21 pm
This event will present brand new analysis on options for the loss and
damage fund, grounded in reflections from members of the Transitional
Committee and civil society organisations who have been campaigning for
loss and damage funding for over a decade.
The Future of Forecasts and Warnings with Dr Sally Potter
By University College London published on Apr 25, 2023 04:44 pm
The UCL Warning Research Centre invites you to join us for "The Future of Forecasts and Warnings with Dr Sally Potter".
Online webinar "The role of social media in disaster resilience: Establishing bridges between authorities and citizens"
By Crisis Management Innovation Network Europe published on Apr 25, 2023 04:17 pm
The Societal Resilience Cluster of Horizon Projects is launching a
series of webinars in 2023 on topics which focus on the strengthening of
European disaster and crisis resilience.
Climate change: resilience, transformation and equity
By Stockholm Environment Institute published on Apr 25, 2023 03:53 pm
In conjunction with the IPCC Scenarios Workshop taking place in Bangkok
this week, an outreach event will feature IPCC co-chairs and authors,
highlighting key findings from the report and emphasizing their
implications for the Asia-Pacific region.
Climate change and its effect in a multi-hazard environment
By Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management, the published on Apr 25, 2023 01:56 pm
Our experts will share insights that focus on climate change and its
range of effects, in the context of Small Island Developing States, such
as Trinidad and Tobago.
Report launch: Anticipation action global overview 2022
By Anticipation Hub published on Apr 24, 2023 03:58 pm
The Anticipation Hub and the German Federal Foreign Office are pleased
to invite you to the launch of the “Anticipatory Action in 2022: a
global overview” report happening on 25th April 2023.
Report Launch: Anticipatory Action in 2022 - A Global Overview
By Anticipation Hub published on Apr 24, 2023 03:48 pm
The Anticipation Hub and the German Federal Foreign Office are pleased
to invite you to the launch of the “Anticipatory Action in 2022: a
global overview” report.
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Apr 24, 2023 03:08 pm
The program is looking to recruit a qualified consultant as the
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation Advisor Advisor to be based in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. The consultant will be responsible for leading the
implementation of identified activities in this TOR.
"Establishing Sustainability; the Children and Youth Way" - ECOSOC Side Event
By United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group published on Apr 24, 2023 02:59 pm
This side event will showcase young people’s efforts towards reducing
risk and building resilience through initiatives that make cities and
communities sustainable through diverse partnerships.
3rd International conference on natural hazards and risks in a changing world: Addressing compound and multi-hazard risk
By MYRIAD-EU published on Apr 24, 2023 02:47 pm
Sign up for the conference’s mailing list to receive updates as soon as more information is available!
Learning for Impact — Filling the Green Skills Gap for Climate Resilience
By Northeastern University published on Apr 24, 2023 11:03 am
Join to learn how partnering with CSSH and the Policy School can help
your workforce get experiential opportunities for building skills in
climate resilience and making a positive impact in our region, nation,
and world.
Call for Participation: New Technology vs Disaster Risk Reduction: Opportunities and Emerging Risks
By Integrated Research on Disaster Risk published on Apr 20, 2023 03:23 pm
This workshop will focus on Priority 5 “Harness technologies, data and knowledge for risk reduction”.
In
the 05/25/2023 edition:
Block course on Disaster Risk
Management for Sustainable Development - from vulnerability to resilience
By University of Free State published on Jan 19, 2038 03:14 am
The 14th annual UFS-DiMTEC / UNU‑EHS block course on Disaster
Risk Management for Sustainable Development - from vulnerability to resilience
- will take place on 14-23 August 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Summer School Disaster Risk Reduction
By The German Committee for Disaster Reduction published on
Jan 19, 2038 03:14 am
Are you keen on learning more about Disaster Risk Reduction
(DRR)? Are you interested in working in the field of disaster risk management
and/or prevention?
6th World Landslide Forum
By International Consortium of Landslides published on May
23, 2023 01:13 pm
The World Landslide Forum is a common platform for
scientists, engineers, practitioners and policy makers who are involved in
landslide disaster risk reduction to present their latest progress.
SEI at 17th International Conference
on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA17)
By Stockholm Environment Institute published on May 23, 2023
01:05 pm
SEI Asia team is leading discussions on gender equity and
youth-led climate action at a thematic workshop during the 17th Community-Based
Adaptation (CBA) conference in Bangkok, 22-25 May.
Urban Planning & Architectural
Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) – 8th Edition
By International Experts for Research Enrichment and
Knowledge Exchange published on May 19, 2023 01:46 pm
This conference is organized as one of the important tools
that help its attendees in exchanging knowledge and enhancing the research
community.
Sustainable water management and
resource adaptation
By International Experts for Research Enrichment and
Knowledge Exchange published on May 19, 2023 01:44 pm
Join us, at the international conference on Sustainable Water
Management and Resource Adaptation, to discuss modern research on water
adaptation, sustainability, and climate change mitigation.
DRI International and the University
College London Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) One-Day
Conference
By Disaster Recovery Institute International published on May
19, 2023 01:40 pm
DRI International and the University College London Institute
for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) is proud to announce the speaker lineup
for our upcoming one-day, on-campus conference to be held 14 June!
DRI2024: The Business Continuity
Conference
By Disaster Recovery Institute International published on May
19, 2023 01:37 pm
DRI International, the leading non-profit that helps
organizations prepare for and recover from disasters, hosts an annual event
designed for the business continuity community, by the business continuity
community.
Stories of resource scarcity, security
and sustainability of South Asian Women
By Avoidable Deaths Network published on May 19, 2023 01:30 pm
The Special Session entitled Stories of Resource Scarcity,
Security and Sustainability of South Asian Women will take place on Wednesday
31 May 2023 at 13:30 SLST/ GMT+5:30.
Cascading climate risks and adaptation
measures in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Making a case for enhanced regional
cooperation
By Stockholm Environment Institute published on May 19, 2023
01:14 pm
ICIMOD and Adaptation Without Borders will host a meeting to
better understand the current state of knowledge on cascading climate risks in
the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and policy opportunities to strengthen regional
cooperation mechanisms on adaptation
Programme Management Officer - Early
Warning for All (Temporary), P4, Geneva
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
published on May 19, 2023 12:57 pm
The main function is to provide support for the planning,
programming, coordination and implementation of the Early Warnings for All
Initiative which UNDRR is co-leading with the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO).
Senior Coordination Officer - Early
Warning for All (Temporary), P5, Geneva
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
published on May 19, 2023 12:44 pm
The temporary position is located in the UNDRR Headquarters
in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Principal Coordinator Officer in the
Director's Office.
GEM Conference: Are we making a
difference?
By Global Earthquake Model Foundation published on May 19,
2023 09:44 am
The event will feature sessions on GEM’s new global
earthquake hazard and risk models, maps, and databases; applications to risk
reduction and management; and the future of earthquake risk assessment science
and practice.
Senior Programme Management Officer,
P5, Panama City
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean published on May
18, 2023 08:15 am
This position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for the
Americas and the Caribbean, Panama.
The Chief of the Regional Office will report to the Director of UNDRR.
In the 06/15/2023 edition:
Planning for
climate resilient communities
By Federal Emergency Management Agency published on Jun 14,
2023 04:36 pm
FEMA’s National Mitigation Planning Program is
holding a new webinar series for anyone involved in hazard mitigation. This
series focuses on putting mitigation planning policy into action. Each webinar
discusses key policy topics.
Post-doc
position: EXPLORA project to improve exposure assessment
By University of Naples Federico II published on Jun 14, 2023
04:33 pm
Are you looking for an exciting #Postdoc
position working at #Exposure modeling to improve #seismicrisk assessment? Want
to be part of an active #team working with me, Then join us and apply by June
27. Post-doc Bando assegno Explora 2023/6 available.
Climate
adaptation, VoxDevLit launch event
By Centre for Economic Policy Research published on Jun 14,
2023 03:34 pm
What are the key policy takeaways from research
on climate adaptation in developing countries? Happening on 28 June 2023 at
14:00 BST
United Nations
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) for Public Information and Disaster Risk
Reduction
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
published on Jun 13, 2023 02:04 pm
Through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian
Assistance (USAID/BHA), the United States sponsors qualified U.S. citizens for
employment in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.
Thought
leadership course - Synergizing disaster risk reduction and climate change
adaptation
By United Nations System Staff College published on Jun 12,
2023 10:17 am
This thought leadership module let's you explore
the fundamental aspects of harnessing Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate
Change Adaptation synergies and the lessons learnt by those at the forefront of
comprehensive disaster and climate risk management.
6th Africa
Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
By Anticipation Hub published on Jun 09, 2023 11:02 am
The 6th Africa Dialogue Platform will take place
as a hybrid event, with participants meeting in Johannesburg and many more
participating online. Taking place from 4 to 6 July 2023.
By National Centre for Resilience (University of Glasgow)
published on Jun 08, 2023 03:45 pm
The National Centre for Resilience (NCR) is
pleased to announce a grant funding opportunity for short projects focused on
enhancing community resilience to natural hazards across Scotland.
Introduction to
tribal mitigation planning
By Federal Emergency Management Agency published on Jun 08,
2023 03:29 pm
A hazard mitigation plan can be a road map to
resilience. Tribal nations can use them to plan for and reduce the risk of
natural disasters.
By Natural Hazards Center published on Jun 08, 2023 03:22 pm
Thank you so much for your interest in the 48th
Annual Natural Hazards Workshop. Registration is now open! Please read the
information below.
Crises and the
importance of research: How prepared can we be?
By Royal Society, the published on Jun 08, 2023
03:17 pm
On 22 June 2023, the scientific symposium
‘Crises and the Importance of Research: How Prepared Can We Be?’ invites
international experts to explore how research contributes to responding to and
preparing for multiple and entangled crises of our times.
In the
06/22/2023 edition:
Frontline
communities in the lead of climate adaptation
By Ground Truth
Solutions published on Jun 21, 2023 03:24 pm
An overview of the current state of community
engagement in climate adaptation and options to put frontline communities in
the driving seat. Happening on Tuesday, June 27. 3-4.30pm CEST.
Scaling
practical solutions for tackling loss and damage in LDCs and SIDS
By
International Institute for Environment and Development published on Jun 21,
2023 03:17 pm
This event happening on 30 June 2023 1.30-3pm
(BST), will bring together LDCs and SIDS to jointly generate a shared
understanding on what is needed to tackle loss and damage.
By Crisis
Management Innovation Network Europe published on Jun 19, 2023 11:19 am
This event is about "Leveraging the Crowd:
How Social Media and Crowdsourcing are supporting Disaster Risk Management for
compound Disasters".
Webinar
Annoucement: What do the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes mean for California?
By Temblor
published on Jun 15, 2023 01:33 pm
Join Temblor as they discuss the Feb. 2023
Turkey earthquakes from the perspective of California’s future seismicity.
In the
06/29/2023 edition:
Director –
Research, Knowledge Management, and Capacity Development
By Coalition
for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure published on Jun 28, 2023 02:29 pm
CDRI is seeking an experienced professional
for the Director – Research, Knowledge Management, and Capacity
Development position to lead the research, knowledge management, and capacity
development functions of the Coalition.
Director –
Program Management & Technical Support
By Coalition
for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure published on Jun 28, 2023 02:12 pm
CDRI seeks an experienced professional for
the role of Senior Director/ Director – Program Management & Technical
Support to lead the technical programmes at the Coalition.
By United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters
published on Jun 28, 2023 01:58 pm
UNESCO is recruiting a consultant to provide
coordination support and technical assistance to help GADRRRES advance its
mission.
Risk Reduction
of Earthquakes and Tsunamis (Lessons from Iran, Japan, and Mexico)
By Natural
Disasters Research Institute published on Jun 28, 2023 01:55 pm
According to the Public Relations Office of the
NDRI, τhe 33th webinar of the disasters management webinar series with the
theme of “Risk Reduction of Earthquakes and Tsunamis (Lessons from Iran, Japan,
and Mexico)” will be held on 1 July 2023.
Technical
Specialist for Early Warning and Emergency Coordination Centers
By Asian
Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jun 28, 2023 01:53 pm
This technical specialist position is open for
Ethiopian Nationals only. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Director -
Advocacy and Communications
By Coalition
for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure published on Jun 27, 2023 04:16 pm
CDRI seeks an experienced professional for the
role of Director - Advocacy and Communications to lead the advocacy and
external communications functions of the Coalition.
By GOAL International
published on Jun 27, 2023 04:04 pm
The Global Climate Advisor will drive and shape
GOAL’s programming on climate outcomes, both as a standalone outcome and
through climate-proofing of GOAL’s health, WASH, food and nutrition security,
and livelihoods programming, including in emergencies.
By RedR -
United Kingdom published on Jun 23, 2023 03:15 pm
This is a free online Simulation Exercise on
anticipatory action, which represents a second webinar in continuation of
module on 23 June. It is predominantly for participants of the RedR UK Climate
Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction programme.
8th Asia-Pacific
Climate Change Adaptation (APAN) Forum
By United
Nations Environment Programme published on Jun 23, 2023 03:01 pm
The Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
(APAN Forum) is the biennial flagship event of the Asia Pacific Adaptation
Network (APAN) Secretariat, hosted within the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
Let's Talk Land:
The Role of Land Restoration in Disaster Resilience
By G20 Land
Initiative published on Jun 23, 2023 03:01 pm
G20 Global Land Initiative Coordination Office,
PEDRR and UNDRR collaborate to discuss the intersection of land restoration,
climate change and disaster resilience.
Sea level rise
and coastal adaptation
By Future Earth
Research School (FERS) published on Jun 22, 2023 04:40 pm
This course provides a deep understanding of the
causes and impacts of rising sea levels, delving into the consequences on
coastal regions including intensification of extreme events, increased coastal
erosion, and inundation of low-lying areas.
By RedR -
United Kingdom published on Jun 22, 2023 04:34 pm
Learn about Anticipatory Action, develop skills
to respond to and advocate for improved interventions around CCADRR.
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