IRDR Pilot Study is one of the key research mechanisms for the implementation of the Research Framework. IRDR IPO provides seed funds for the members of IRDR community or IRDR partners to deliver the research priorities proposed in the Research Framework.
Global Open Science Cloud and Disaster Risk Reduction Data Capacity Building
Partner: Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Research Priority: Priority 5
The program is based on the recommendations of the International Council for Science (ISC) and UNESCO on open science actions, in particular the CODATA Global Open Science Cloud (GOSC) initiative. It will:1) explore the role of Global Open Science Cloud in the global disaster risk reduction data and knowledge sharing system; 2) conduct case studies on disaster risk data and knowledge sharing based on the 2021 UNDRR-ISC Hazard Classification; 3) conduct technology exchanges and capacity building workshops on the topic of shareable disaster risk reduction data and technological tools, in conjunction with the development of International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals(CBAS).
Youth Initiatives on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
Partner: Horizon Global Youth Development Program
Research Priority: Priority 6 and Priority 9
The program aims to call young people’s attention to climate changes and disaster risk reduction in China and around the world. Through a series of workshops and practice, the participants are expected to propose innovative solutions that are benefiting society’s risk-informed development. Excellent solutions will be selected and published in a form of IRDR Working Paper Series. Furthermore, an international youth network for disaster risk reduction actions will be established, and which is committed to support young people who are interested in DRR, CCA and SDGs.
Knowledge Production Mechanism of Emergency Management Facing Uncertain Risks
Partner: Beijing Normal University
Research Priority: Priority 3 and Priority 9
The program will promote intersectoral and interdisciplinary study on disaster risk reduction and explore the production mechanism of emergency management knowledge based on the science-policy-society interface framework, with particular focus on: 1) exploring the characteristics of knowledge in the context of uncertain risk; 2) investigating the driving logic of knowledge production collaboration and the characteristics of its network; 3) exploring the difference among knowledge production modes in the context of different event types.
Impacts of Landslide Movement on Major Infrastructure in Permafrost Degradation Area of Northwest Xiao Hinggan Mountains
Partner: Northeast Forestry University
Research Priority: Priority 1 and Priority 6
The program will 1) explore the mechanism, driving factors, process and engineering response characteristics of landslides in the permafrost degradation area under the background of climate change, 2) clarify the relationship among climate change, permafrost melting, landslides and the stability of major infrastructure, and 3) serve as the foundation work for the compilation of Guidelines for the Landslides Risk Reduction in Permafrost Areas in Northeast China.
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Scientific Output of Research in the Field of Climate Change and Health
Partner: Fudan University
Research Priority: Priority 1
The program will analyze the global scientific output of research in the field of climate change and health and further categorize the articles by research focus, publication quantity and author affiliation to compare the difference between developed and developing countries. The program will also conduct correlation analysis on the global distribution characteristics of the research and the national/regional development level, so as to reveal a large disparity between developed countries and developing countries in terms of research output.
