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IRDR Activities and Publications for GP2022

31 May 2022 10:25

The 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (SP2022) takes place from 23 – 28 May in Bali, Indonesia with the theme “From Risk to Resilience: Towards Sustainable Development for All in a COVID-19 Transformed World.”

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Enhancing Understanding and Management of Disaster Risk in Humanitarian Contexts

30 May 2022 16:00

This session aims to strengthen understanding of how to address multi-hazard and systemic risk across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus in protracted crises and complex emergencies.

IRDR Statement at GP2022

30 May 2022 11:30

IRDR has endeavoured to accelerate scientific and technological knowledge for DRR practices and solutions, and promote dialogue and cooperation among research communities, policy makers and all other relevant stakeholders.

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IRDR SC member Rajib Shaw won the Sasakawa Award at GP2022

30 May 2022 10:46

Rajib Shaw won the 2022 Sasakawa Award for initiatives which protect vulnerable communities from disaster risk.

Policy briefs

Harnessing data to accelerate the transition from disaster response to recovery

20 May 2022 17:25

Using different domain data could enhance management to deal with the emergency response process and enable a swift transition from the response to the recovery phase.

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Using UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles to Manage Risk and implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

20 May 2022 14:49

The policy brief showcases examples of how the hazard definitions published in the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles are being used to support DRR at global and national levels.

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DRR Practice from IRDR Young Scientists to close the gap between S&T at local level

19 May 2022 15:47

IRDR young scientists played important roles in closing gap between science and technology (S&T) and its incorporation into disaster risk management at local levels.

Policy briefs

Closing the Gap between Science and Practice at Local Levels to Accelerate Disaster Risk Reduction

19 May 2022 15:36

This policy brief analyses the existing gap between science and technology (S&T) and its incorporation into disaster risk management at local levels.

Research outputs

Status of Science and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia-Pacific 2022

16 May 2022 09:47

This report examined the application of science and technology to DRR, specifically to the four Priorities for Action of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

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APSTCDRR 2022 promoted the application of STEI in DRR and DRM

16 May 2022 09:38

IRDR co-organised the thematic session of APSTCDRR on science and synergies