News & Events
IRDR Launches New Newsletter – June 2025 Issue Now Available!
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14 July 2025
IRDR Publications and Activities for GP2025
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27 May 2025
Professor Saini Yang Appointed as the New Executive Director of IRDR
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08 July 2024
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Share your experience: Global survey on participation in scientific organizations | DDL 5 August
17 July 2025
This international survey explores how scientists engage in scientific organizations — including access, roles, leadership pathways, perceived benefits and barriers, organizational culture, inclusion, policies, recognition, and experiences of discrimination. Your insights will help shape recommendations to foster more equitable and inclusive participation.
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IRDR Launches New Newsletter – June 2025 Issue Now Available!
14 July 2025
As part of its enhanced communication strategy, IRDR is pleased to introduce its new quarterly newsletter, designed to keep the global IRDR community informed about key activities, research developments, and collaboration opportunities.
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Co-Chair of Risk KAN Visited IRDR IPO to Strengthen the Collaboration
09 July 2025
During the meeting, Dr. Kornhuber provided an overview of Risk KAN’s newly established working groups, which align closely with IRDR’s research priorities as outlined in its action plan. The discussion highlighted opportunities for concrete collaboration in areas such as systemic risk, early warning and building resilience.
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Call for presenters: 2025 IRDR Young Scientists Lumos (3rd)
08 July 2025
IRDR and UNESCO coorganize the IRDR Young Scientists Lumos focusing on the intersection of cultural heritage, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Young researchers, professionals, and practitioners are invited to apply for presentations by 18 July 2025.
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Call for Applications: 6th Batch of the IRDR Young Scientists Programme
01 July 2025
We warmly welcome young researchers from all disciplines relevant to DRR to apply and become part of the IRDR Young Scientists community. Deadline for Submission: 31 August 2025.
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IRDR and CBAS jointly provide satellite data provides and service for disaster emergency response
26 June 2025
IRDR collaborates with International Research Center for Big Data for Sustainable Development (CBAS) provide satellite data products and services for emergency response, risk assessment and post-disaster reconstruction observation and assessment through an IRDR Pilot Study "Sustainable Development Scientific Satellite-1 (SDGSAT-1) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Global Emergency Response".
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IRDR Pilot Study Reveals Key Insights on the Development of Digital Industry in DRR in China
26 June 2025
The recent completed IRDR Pilot Study “The Current Situation and Future of the Digital Industry Development in Disaster Risk Reduction field in Sichuan Province” maps Sichuan’s landscape of digital industry in DRR and provides a strategic roadmap for targeted investments that maximize impact.
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ISC Governing Board Statement on International Science Collaboration
24 June 2025
As global challenges grow more complex, the foundations of international scientific collaboration are increasingly under threat. In this statement, the International Science Council's Governing Board underscores the urgent need to protect and strengthen global cooperation in science - essential not only for advancing knowledge and innovation, but for safeguarding the wellbeing of people and planet alike.
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IRDR Innovation Platform at GP2025 Highlights Youth-Led Solutions for Global Disaster Resilience
23 June 2025
During the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025), IRDR and the U-INSPIRE Alliance convened an inspiring Innovation Platform, spotlighting the work of youth and young professionals (YYP) from across the globe.
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Call for steering group members for the “Social Science Matters” project | Deadline: 2 July
10 June 2025
Interested individuals from within the ISC membership and fellowship are invited to express their interest in serving on the Programme Steering Group by completing the online nomination form in the link by 2 July.
