In the 07/09/2026 edition:
Disaster Risk Reduction Events July 2026 continue to highlight international efforts to strengthen disaster resilience, climate adaptation, emergency preparedness, and risk-informed development. This week’s roundup features global webinars, research forums, professional workshops, and career opportunities from leading organizations including UNDRR, ADPC, CDRI, the Stockholm Environment Institute, and the University of Washington.
Vacancy: Senior Machine Learning Specialist
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 08, 2026 02:06 pm
The Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
Event: Pacific Webinar on the Global Disaster-Related Statistics Framework (G-DRSF)
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific published on Jul 08, 2026 09:56 am
This webinar, organized by UNDRR, ESCAP and SPC, will introduce the Global Disaster-Related Statistics Framework and explore its practical relevance for countries in the Pacific region.
Event: First Workshop on Language Technologies for Crisis Preparedness and Response (LT4CPR)
By University of Washington published on Jul 07, 2026 03:55 pm
Language Technologies for Crisis Preparedness and Response (LT4CPR) focuses on speech and language technologies that support crisis preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and crisis response.
Vacancy: Senior Scientist – model validation
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 07, 2026 01:49 pm
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs: Validation and accuracy assessments of the outputs from SERVIR SEA and peer-reviewed publications
Vacancy: Lead Specialist- Research
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Jul 07, 2026 01:44 pm
Objective of this position is to conceptualize, design, deliver and anchor all research activities in line with CDRI’s goals and objectives from CDRI’s Research and Knowledge Management outlook.
Vacancy: Project Coordinator (National Consultant)
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 07, 2026 01:35 pm
The Project Coordinator shall provide administrative, logistical, coordination, and operational support to facilitate the effective implementation of the LA-RES project and achievement of project objectives within the agreed timeframe.
Vacancy: Communication and media presentation specialist (National)
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 06, 2026 02:57 pm
ADPC intends to hire a National Consultant on a output-based lump-sum contract related to communication and media presentation for modernizing DOM’s services and functions.
Vacancy: Consultant for concept design and technical advisory on specialized SAR training facilities
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 06, 2026 02:53 pm
ADPC seeks to engage an Individual Consultant to provide concept design and technical advisory services for the enhancement of specialized Search and Rescue (SAR) training facilities at the NDRF Training Academy in Nagpur.
Vacancy: Consultant for Development of Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) Curricula for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Jul 03, 2026 01:57 pm
The Consultant will report directly to the designated technical lead at ADPC and work under the technical guidance of the ADPC, and NDRF Technical Curriculum Working Group (TCWG).
Event: Climate Adaptation Research Forum 2026: Strengthening Climate Adaptation Research and Policy in Thailand
By Stockholm Environment Institute published on Jul 02, 2026 05:01 pm
The forum will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, government agencies, civil society organisations, development partners working on climate change adaptation.