IRDR Introduction Video
23 May 2023
The Agreement on IRDR Phase II became effective on May 11 2023 and it earmarked the beginning of the science journey of international research communities to pursue the risk-informed sustainable development and planetary health.
Below is the video recapping the history of development of IRDR and introducing the research priorites outlined in the new research framework.
Related News & Events
10 September 2026
This statement, titled "Advancing Science for Disaster Risk Reduction Towards 2030 and Beyond", in response to the mounting human and economic toll of disasters worldwide, calls for integrated, collaborative research, upstream preventive action, and science-to-policy mechanisms to accelerate implementation of the Sendai Framework.
08 September 2026
On 1 September 2026, IRDR held the webinar "Climate Change and Public Health: Connecting IRDR Research Teams". The event brought together IRDR researchers and partners to share progress, exchange knowledge, and explore collaboration opportunities under its climate change and public health workstream.
02 September 2026
IRDR has organised a virtual workshop bringing together UN agencies, leading scientists, and policy practitioners to analyze the 26 August 2026 flash flood along the Bhotekoshi/Trishuli River, identify systemic gaps, and develop actionable recommendations for transboundary resilience.
