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In the 02/10/2026 edition: This edition highlights growing climate disasters worldwide, from extreme heat and sea-level spikes to wildfire smoke and infrastructure risks, while examining how early warning systems, risk communication, and resilience-focused investments are evolving.   News: Why do disasters still happen, despite early warnings? Because systems are built to wait for certainty By […]

Hamid NAZARI UNESCO Chairholder in the UNESCO Chair on Coastal Geo-Hazard Analysis (UCCGHA) CEO in Intelligent Geo-Mine Co- Ltd. (IGM)

In the 02/05/2026 edition: This edition highlights upcoming global disaster risk reduction events, including international conferences, webinars, and training programs focused on climate resilience, earthquake engineering, anticipatory action, infrastructure resilience, and risk communication. Event: 18th Symposium on earthquake engineering By Department of Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee published on Feb 04, 2026 11:14

In the 02/03/2026 edition: This news roundup highlights recent global developments in climate risk and early warning systems, focusing on intensifying extreme weather events, advances in forecasting technologies, and growing efforts to strengthen resilience and disaster risk reduction across regions. News: Strengthening Mozambique’s early warning systems through meteorological and hydrological capacity building By World Meteorological

In the 01/15/2026 edition:   Disaster resilience updates for January 2026 highlight global initiatives advancing climate-resilient health systems, anticipatory action, early warning technologies, urban resilience, cultural heritage protection, and international career opportunities in disaster risk reduction. Event: Climate-resilient health systems for sustained value chains, healthcare access and services By Global Center on Adaptation published on

In the 01/20/2026 edition:   Disaster resilience news for January 2026 highlights the accelerating impacts of climate change, including extreme heat, wildfires, floods, sea level rise, and health risks, alongside global efforts in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, insurance reform, and community preparedness.   News: Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention

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

In the 01/29/2026 edition:   Vacancy: Programme Management Officer, P-4, Geneva By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Jan 28, 2026 02:37 pm This position is responsible for the Interagency Coordination Unit within the Intergovernmental processes, Interagency cooperation and Partnerships Branch   Event: Disasters, inequity, and social vulnerability: Building inclusive resilience

In the 01/27/2026 edition: Climate and Disaster News Updates from late January 2026 reveal a sharp escalation in climate-related risks worldwide, from intensifying droughts and wildfires to floods, storms, and rising sea levels. New research, policy analyses, and field-based initiatives highlight both the growing human and economic toll of climate extremes and the urgent need