IRDR Young Scientists Programme started in late 2016. Currently, it is a community of 115 young researchers from over 40 countries for 3 batches. IRDR has invited our young scientists to participate the research of IRDR DATA and RIA working groups, provided training programmes hosted by IRDR communities, and recommended the young scientists to attending …
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Understanding Risk Finance Pacific Forum – Vanuatu Tonkin + Taylor’s Technical Director of DRR and Climate Resilience Dr Bapon Fakhruddin was present at the forum, acting as Speaker on Pacific EWS in a session on Multi-Hazard Impact Based Early Warning Systems. Read More The United Nations World Data Forum The UN World Data Forum in …
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IRDR, Tonkin+Taylor, and World Weather Research Programme of WMO together published a policy brief . The policy brief consists of Policy Recommendations, Contexts, Key Elements for a Total Warning System and Ongoing Initiatives. The effective communications are emphasised in the policy recommendations. The policy brief also provide with the diagram of the suggested warning system. …
With the technical support from Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment (IMHE), IRDR organised the Field Work on Disaster Monitoring and Recovery after the Chengdu Meeting. The field work consists of two parts: the Longchi Town () and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Longchi Town which located next to the Longchi National Park was severely damaged …
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International Conference on Integrated Science & Technology Contributions for Informed National Policy-Making and Action for the Implementation of the Sendai Framework was organised by Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR), International Science Council(ISC), United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG), Science Council of Japan (SCJ), National Research Institute for Earth …
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The 20th IRDR Scientific Committee Meeting was held on 15 Oct followed by the International Conference on Integrated Science & Technology Contributions for Informed National Policy-Making and Action for the Implementation of the Sendai Framework on 16-17 Oct in Chengdu. Some IRDR young scientists participated the events and played important roles. Atta-ur Rahman proposed to establish …
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A new journal by Elsevier: “Progress in Disaster Science” with Prof. Rajib Shaw as Editor-in-chief is in the preparation. The journal welcomes periodic review of advancement of Sendai Framework (as invited viewpoints) as well original papers on any topic related to disaster risk reduction. The inaugural volume will be launched in the Global Platform in …
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IRDR Young Scientist Johnrev Guilaran published his recent research on International Journal of Disaster Risk Science with his colleague on psychological outcomes in diaster responders. Cite this article as:Guilaran, J., de Terte, I., Kaniasty, K. et al. Int J Disaster Risk Sci (2018) 9: 344. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-018-0184-7 Disaster response work is associated with various psychological outcomes. In post-disaster conditions, …
Title: Workshop on Status of Climate Science and Technology in Asia CALL FOR SCIENTISTS IN ASIA TO CONTRIBUTE TO IPCC – AR6: APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP Time and Date: 15-16 November 2018 Location and Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Brief introduction: (200 words) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is currently in its Sixth Assessment (AR6) cycle, where …
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