About us
Toward inclusive, safe and sustainable development
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is an international scientific programme cosponsored by the International Science Council (ISC) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The International Programme Office (IPO) of IRDR is supported by China Association of Science and Technology (CAST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of CAS.
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Mission
IRDR’s mission is to mobilize science for the reduction of all types of disaster risk; building resilience and reducing vulnerability by integrating risk science with climate change adaptation and mitigation and sustainable development. IRDR aims to usher in an inclusive, safe and sustainable world by promoting a better understanding of disaster risk and the effective use of risk science in decision-making.
Research Objectives
1. improve knowledge and understanding of risk and uncertainty that hamper progress toward inclusive, safe and sustainable development; 2. promote innovation in research and action, and explore effective solutions in DRR; and 3. build institutional capacity required under various socio-economic and cultural settings and development contexts for risk-informed sustainable development.
Governance
IRDR is oversighted by its Co-Sponsors, Donor and Host. The IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) provides overall guidance on the development and the implementation of IRDR Action Plans. IRDR IPO serves as the Secretariat of IRDR.
Community
Scientific Committee (SC), National Committees (NCs), International Centres of Excellence (ICoEs), Young Scientists Programme (YSP), in partnership with global DRR stakeholders
NEWS RELEASES
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Call for participation: “Urban Environmental Health and Safety” session @ 2nd Urban Safety Forum
Events
01 April 2025
To promote technological innovation in urban safety, Beijing Normal University, University of Science and Technology Beijing, and Sun Yat-sen University will jointly host the "2nd Urban Safety Forum" in Zhuhai from April 18-20, 2025.As an important part of the forum, the " Urban Environmental Health and Safety" session will be jointly organized by the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) and Urban Health and Wellbeing (UHWB). Register to Participate.
Call for Participation: The 5th International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals | September 6-8, 2025
News
21 March 2025
The 5th International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goald (FBAS 2025) will be held from 6 to 8 September 2025 in Beijing. Register to participate.
World Meteorological Day 2025: IRDR Highlights “Early Warnings for All”
News
21 March 2025
As the world celebrates 75 years of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on World Meteorological Day (March 24th), the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) reaffirms its commitment to climate action.
Call for Contributions: YYP Innovation Lab @ GP2025
News
17 March 2025
Share your innovations on DRR solutions at GP2025!
Call for nominations: 2025 Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction | Deadline: 28 March, 2025
News
12 March 2025
The call for nominations for the 2025 United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction is open, under the theme "Connecting science to people: democratizing access to innovation and technology for disaster resilient communities". Please submit your nominations by 28 March 2025.
Opportunity (Full Financial Support): International Training Workshop on Climate Change and Water Safety Effect along CPEC | Deadline: March 31, 2025
News
07 March 2025
The International Training Workshop on Climate Change and Water Safety along CPEC is set in Islamabad. Apply by March 31, 2025 for free training and relevant opportunities.
IRDR publications
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02 April 2025
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) 2024 Annual Report showcases its significant efforts and achievements.
Scientific Outputs
30 March 2025
This is the second report of SDGSAT-1 image for Myanmar Earthquake 28 March. New data was obtained and analyze to calculate the light decrease, which can reflect the change of human activities and the impact of the population.
