In the 08/27/2026 edition:
Event: AI for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: A Hands-On Guide to Strengthening Early Warning and Response
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction published on Aug 26, 2026 01:40 pm
This hands-on, technically rigorous series is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and practical, on-the-ground disaster risk reduction.
Vacancy: Assistant Data Specialist, NOA, Cairo
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for Arab States published on Aug 26, 2026 07:58 am
This is a project post. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief, under the overall authority of the Chief of the Regional Office.
Vacancy: Consultant for Development of a Competency-Based Training Curriculum and Training Package for Flood Water Rescue (FWR)
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Aug 24, 2026 10:40 am
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, conflict, and crisis: Early warning early action in fragile settings – How research and practice interlink
By Danish Refugee Council published on Aug 24, 2026 10:40 am
Early Warning and Early Action (EWEA) is among the most effective approaches for saving lives and protecting livelihoods. Yet, until recently, EWEA in conflict-affected and fragile settings has received limited attention in research and policy.
Event: 14th Global Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
By Anticipation Hub published on Aug 24, 2026 10:08 am
Under this year’s theme, the 14th Global Dialogue Platform will bring together the anticipatory action community to explore what is needed to sustain and scale what we have collectively built.
Event: Communicating Difficult Messages Well: Hazard, Risk and Uncertainty
By Durham University published on Aug 21, 2026 11:20 am
The workshop will focus on communicating risk, uncertainty, and potentially difficult messages associated with hazardous natural phenomena and their impacts.
Event: Not Natural, Not Neutral: How disaster language decides who gets protected
By DRR Dynamics Ltd published on Aug 21, 2026 11:17 am
If hazards become disasters through decisions about land, housing, infrastructure and legal status, then those decisions have a pattern. Some people are protected by them. Some are not.
Event: CDKN’s webinar series on enabling and scaling LLA
By Climate and Development Knowledge Network published on Aug 21, 2026 11:15 am
The question is no longer ‘Why does LLA matter?’ but ‘How can LLA be enabled, strengthened and scaled?’