In the 01/22/2026 edition:
Disaster resilience updates for January 2026 bring together global learning opportunities, high-level conferences, and international job openings focused on climate adaptation, food security, AI for disaster risk reduction, infrastructure resilience, and community-based preparedness.
Event: Masterclass on locally led adaptation
By Global Center on Adaptation published on Jan 21, 2026 10:44 pm
This Masterclass is a structured learning experience to help you translate the eight Principles of Locally Led Adaptation into practical tools and approaches for real-world use.
Event: Strategies for strengthening food security in disaster contexts in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) published on Jan 21, 2026 05:26 pm
This seminar, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Food Programme, will share key strategies to strengthen food security before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.
Event: Climate Risk Analysis: 55th Online Course in Climate Time Series Analysis
By Climate Risk Analysis published on Jan 21, 2026 03:23 pm
This Online Course in Climate Time Series Analysis is tailored for postdocs and advanced PhD students working at the interface of climate science and time series analysis.
Vacancy: Senior Specialist – Biennial Report on Global Infrastructure Resilience
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Jan 21, 2026 01:28 pm
CDRI is looking for an experienced professional for the position of Senior Specialist. The incumbent will lead and ensure the effective accomplishment of activities for the Global Infrastructure Resilience (GIR) Report under Strategic Objective 2.
Event: AI + Disaster Risk Reduction Conference 2026
By TecHive published on Jan 21, 2026 11:55 am
The AI + DRR Conference 2026 brings together global leaders in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian action, policy, and advanced technologies to explore how AI can strengthen disaster preparedness, early action, and long-term resilience.
Event: After the fire: Understanding challenges to post-fire recovery in California
By University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) published on Jan 21, 2026 11:35 am
Researchers from the University of California and other institutions will share the latest research related to water resource contamination, soil contamination and remediation, backyard chicken and livestock safety, and rebuilding and structure loss.
Event: Donkeys as agents of drought resilience for pastoralist communities
By University of Portsmouth published on Jan 21, 2026 03:08 am
Drought tolerant working donkeys are crucial for community resilience, facilitating access to water, animal feed, healthcare, income, and food production.
Event: Intergenerational learning to strengthen community resilience to disruption
By National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] published on Jan 19, 2026 10:05 pm
This webinar will explore how intergenerational learning can deepen our understanding of what “disaster” really means, strengthen everyday forms of preparedness, build more inclusive, and resilient futures.
Event: Overheated and underprepared — Europeans’ experience of living with climate change
By European Environment Agency published on Jan 19, 2026 03:54 pm
A joint report by the European Environment Agency and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions explores Europeans’ experience of climate-related impacts, concern about future impacts, and resilience actions.
Vacancy: Operations coordinator/ Manager, Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) (Part-time, Remote)
By Avoidable Deaths Network published on Jan 19, 2026 12:53 pm
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is seeking an Operations Coordinator/ Manager for an initial three-month term, with scope for extension.
Vacancy: RFP: Hiring of an International Audit Firm
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Jan 15, 2026 07:31 pm
The main objective of the assignment is to provide an independent professional opinion on the CDRI Secretariat’s financial statements and confirm that they present a true and fair view of its financial position.