In the 09/24/2026 edition:
Disaster risk reduction events, conferences, workshops and career opportunities announced in the September 24, 2026 edition are listed below.
Event: When systems are overwhelmed: Leadership, community resilience and innovation before the next disaster
By Bell Immersive published on Sep 23, 2026 03:56 pm
This is a global virtual round table organized by TecHive Association to examine how disaster management systems, leaders and communities can prepare for situations in which demands exceed institutional capacity.
Event: The 14th Caribbean Conference On Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM14)
By Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency published on Sep 22, 2026 09:31 pm
CDM 14 is the Caribbean’s premier conference on disaster risk management, convening policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, and technical experts to address the region’s most pressing resilience challenges.
Vacancy: Project Assistant – Administrative, Financial and Operations Management
By Expertise France published on Sep 22, 2026 02:57 pm
Under the operational supervision of the Team Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative, financial and logistical support to the project.
Event: The 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action (EADP-2)
By Anticipation Hub published on Sep 21, 2026 05:03 pm
The Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action will take place under the theme: “Transforming Risk into Resilience: Institutionalizing Anticipatory Action through Localisation, Multi-Stakeholder Coordination, Sustainable Financing and Evidence-Driven Policy
Event: Global Heat Forum
By Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) published on Sep 21, 2026 05:00 pm
The Global Heat Forum is the premier global gathering on heat, health and climate resilience. Join us in unlocking solutions to the growing challenge of extreme heat.
Vacancy: Two internships in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
By Prepared International (PPI) published on Sep 21, 2026 04:07 pm
PPI seeks two interns to join our team remotely to support its efforts in addressing global DRR and policy-related challenges.
Vacancy: Senior Specialist – Energy Sector Resilience Expert
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Sep 21, 2026 02:27 pm
All nationals demonstrating 8 years of international work experience in at least 5 countries across 2 UN geographic regions would be considered for international positions (international hire).
Event: Hamilton Bean: Documenting U.S. Public Warning Failure: Early Findings from the Warning Failure Database
By Alert-Hub.Org CIC (Community Interest Company) published on Sep 18, 2026 05:27 pm
Hamilton Bean is a Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver and an internationally recognized expert on disaster warning systems and public alerting.
Event: Learn, Connect, Share: Exploring resources for students in disaster resilience
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 04:27 pm
Are you a student passionate about building a safer, more resilient world? Join us for a live introduction to PreventionWeb, UNDRR’s global platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) knowledge.
Event: Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq: Building risk-informed, inclusive and resilient enterprises for sustainable recovery and local economic development
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for Arab States published on Sep 18, 2026 10:24 am
SMEs Resilience Workshop organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Vacancy: Call for Proposals: No One Left Behind: Strengthening Early Warnings for Women, Girls, and Persons with Disabilities in Communities in Southeast Asia
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for Asia and Pacific published on Sep 18, 2026 09:02 am
UNDRR issues a grant aimed at strengthening inclusive early warning systems in Southeast Asia to ensure women, girls, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups receive and act on disaster warnings.
Event: Facing extreme heat in Europe: Reviewing summer 2026 – Preparing for summer 2027
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 08:11 am
The session will provide a platform to exchange practical experiences, compare what is working, identify gaps, and explore how successful local approaches can be scaled nationally and regionally.
Event: From knowledge to action: Communication for a safer world
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 08:04 am
Together, we will examine how to reach people in a rapidly changing information landscape, strengthen trust, harness new technologies and build stronger partnerships across sectors to help turn risk knowledge into action
Event: Resilient housing in a changing risk landscape – A Geneva roundtable for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 07:41 am
This roundtable experts together in Geneva to discuss how housing affordability, availability, and changing risk landscapes shape vulnerability in cities, and how housing resilience can strengthen broader urban resilience outcomes.
Event: When home is lost: From prevention to durable solutions for disaster displacement
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 07:17 am
This roundtable will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to explore how disaster risk reduction can help prevent displacement and support durable solutions when displacement occurs
Event: Geneva Youth Festival – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Sep 18, 2026 07:05 am
The IDDRR Mini Youth Festival will engage young people in practical, interactive learning on disaster preparedness, household resilience, and everyday actions that can help keep families and communities safe.
