The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) will be celebrated globally on 13 October. The campaign theme for 2025, “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” focuses on the need for a fundamental shift in how the world invests in resilience.
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In the 10/02/2025 edition:
Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 is at the center of this week’s update as the world prepares to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) on 13 October. The 2025 campaign theme, “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” highlights the urgent need for global investment in resilience. From new vacancies and training opportunities to international webinars and collaborative initiatives, this edition covers the latest developments shaping disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, and resilience worldwide.
Vacancy: Short-Term Consultant – Research and Knowledge Management
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Oct 01, 2025 04:10 pm
The work will mainly involve supporting the Infrastructure Resilience Academic Exchange (IRAX) programme and its day-to-day affairs. The consultant is expected to work on-site and will work closely with the designated team from CDRI.
Event: Online continuing professional development course: disaster resilience, disaster deaths and creative methodology for risk reduction
By Avoidable Deaths Network published on Oct 01, 2025 04:03 pm
The Avoidable Deaths Network is pleased to announce a three-day continuing professional development course on Disaster Resilience, Disaster Deaths and Creative Methodology for Risk Reduction delivered by K2 Crisis and Resilience in collaboration with ADN.
Vacancy: Lead – Climate Risks and Adaptation
By IPE Global Group published on Sep 30, 2025 03:16 pm
The Lead Climate Risks and Adaptation will primarily be responsible for portfolio development which includes gaining early business insights, identifying opportunities, leading proposal writing, setting up teams upon win for implementation.
Vacancy: Lead – Climate Finance
By IPE Global Group published on Sep 30, 2025 03:12 pm
The Lead – Climate Finance will primarily be responsible for portfolio development which includes gaining early business insights, identifying opportunities, leading proposal writing, setting up teams upon win for implementation.
Vacancy: Fund Raising Consultant at Disaster and Development Organization (DADO)
By Disaster and Development Organization (DADO) published on Sep 29, 2025 03:19 pm
This position will be remotely based, as a fund raising consultant with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Event: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction webinar: Fund resilience, not disasters
By Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience published on Sep 29, 2025 01:38 pm
Join an informative exploration of this topic of funding resilience, not disasters. The webinar will conclude with time for Q&A
Vacancy: Grant writer at Disaster and Development Organization (DADO)
By Disaster and Development Organization (DADO) published on Sep 26, 2025 09:03 pm
This position will be remotely based, as an honorary intern with a Fixed Term Contract of six (6) months, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy: Call for Proposal: Private Sector Engagement on Early Warnings and Resilient Infrastructure in Africa
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for Africa published on Sep 26, 2025 04:20 pm
This grant will support the engagement of African private sector entities in the implementation of the Early Warnings for All Initiative.
Event: FRAME-ECO: Contextualization of framework for assessing climate and disaster-induced losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Asia-Pacific
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 26, 2025 03:25 pm
The FRAME-ECO provides a methodological basis as well to understand non-economic ecosystem related losses within the Disaster Tracking System ( DTS) developed by UNDRR in partnership with UNDP and WMO. The
Event: 54th Online Course in Climate Time Series Analysis
By Climate Risk Analysis published on Sep 26, 2025 02:57 pm
This Online Course in Climate Time Series Analysis explores methods for robust analysis of climate time series relevant to risk assessment
Event: Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics
By Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL) published on Sep 26, 2025 01:29 pm
The Forum provides a unique platform to improve the quality, coherence, and use of disaster-related statistics in support of risk-informed sustainable development.
Event: Asia-Pacific ‘Early Warnings For All’ Webinar Series: ‘Science, Technology, Innovation’
By Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All) published on Sep 25, 2025 04:08 pm
This webinar will showcase cutting-edge technologies and scientific advancements enhancing early warning capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. Join us to explore how digital tools and innovation ecosystems are turning early warnings into early action.
Event: 15 years of the OpenQuake Engine: From models to risk-informed policy and investment
By Global Earthquake Model Foundation (GEM) published on Sep 25, 2025 03:44 pm
Aligned with the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme, “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” the webinar will showcase how science-driven tools like OpenQuake help guide resilience-focused policies and investments.
Event: Asia-Pacific ‘Early Warnings For All’ Webinar Series: ‘Inclusive (MH)EWSs’
By Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All) published on Sep 25, 2025 03:43 pm
This webinar is part of the Asia-Pacific EW4All Webinar Series, aiming to accelerate the implementation of inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems across the region by showcasing good practices, fostering collaboration, and strengthening capacities.
Event: Advancing disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction as a catalyst for equitable social development
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 25, 2025 03:00 pm
This event will highlight the critical linkages between disability inclusion, DRR, and social development.
Event: Training workshop on tools for disaster risk reduction and local resilience – Extreme heat risk management, climate adaptation planning, and financing
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 25, 2025 01:48 pm
The 2025 training workshop will continue to introduce useful tools aimed at supporting local governments and stakeholders in disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning and implementation efforts.