In the 02/19/2026 edition:
Disaster management and resilience events are gaining global momentum as institutions expand disaster training programs, strengthen climate adaptation strategies, and advance risk reduction initiatives. The February 19, 2026 edition highlights key international conferences, webinars, and career opportunities in
Event: Launch of Financial Protection Against Catastrophic Risks: Floods, Fires and Other Major Risks
By Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published on Feb 18, 2026 05:00 pm
An OECD report Financial Protection Against Catastrophic Risks: Floods, Fires and Other Major Risks will be launched on 5 March 2026, at 09:30 CET. The launch will take place during OECD Financial Markets Week Spring 2026 and will be broadcast live.
Vacancy: Institutional Sustainability Advisor
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 17, 2026 01:19 pm
To further the institutionalization and sustainability of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership beyond the Asian Preparedness Partnership’s project support, ADPC seeks a Sustainability Advisor Consultant.
Event: Assessing the public value of societal resilience to disruption
By National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] published on Feb 16, 2026 12:23 pm
Join our speakers who will draw upon recent research in Cumbria, UK to demonstrate how societal resilience offers extraordinary value – ethically, socially, financially.
Event: GeoMandu 2027, 11th AYGEC and 1st SACG: Mountain Geotechnics for Infrastructure Development
By Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) published on Feb 13, 2026 01:19 pm
Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) warmly invites geotechnical engineers, geoscientists, professionals, and researchers from around the globe to participate in GeoMandu 2027: An International Conference Series of the Nepal Geotechnical Society.
Vacancy: Local Sustainability Advisor Consultant (Kathmandu, Nepal)
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 13, 2026 01:08 pm
ADPC is implementing Phase 3 of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), a multi-stakeholder localization model launched in 2016 in response to the World Humanitarian Summit’s call to shift power to local actors in disaster preparedness and response.
Vacancy: RFP: Early Stage Impact Assessment – CDRI SWP 23-26
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Feb 13, 2026 01:04 pm
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is hiring an External International Agency to undertake Early-Stage Impact Assessment of CDRI’s Strategic Work Plan (SWP) 2023-26.
Vacancy: Internship with the Global Center for Environment and Disaster Management
By Global Centre For Environment and Disaster Management published on Feb 13, 2026 12:59 pm
The Global Centre For Environment and Disaster Management (GCEDM) is inviting candidates to apply for an internship
Event: A lifetime of resilience: Flood engagement through every life stage
By National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] published on Feb 13, 2026 12:10 pm
This webinar will explore how life-stage engagement, from young children and teenagers to parents, working adults, and older people, can create sustained, cross-generational approaches to flood preparedness.
Event: Fiscal Risk and Macro-Economics of Disasters Face-to-Face Training Course
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 12, 2026 08:01 pm
This course explores the economic and fiscal dimensions of disasters, focusing on how natural hazards impact public finances, economic stability, and development planning.
Event: 54th Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development Hybrid Training Course
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 12, 2026 07:44 pm
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), combining conceptual knowledge with practical application across the full DRM cycle.
Event: Satellite Observations and Tools for Reservoir Monitoring to Enhance Flood and Drought Management Face-to-Face Training Course
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 12, 2026 07:41 pm
This course focuses on the application of satellite- based observations and analytical tools for monitoring reservoirs and water resources.
Event: Strengthening Hospital Preparedness and Green Health Facility Management Face-to-Face Training Course
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 12, 2026 07:35 pm
A specialized course for healthcare administrators and emergency staff on establishing robust hospital incident command systems (HICS) and ensuring medical facilities remain functional and responsive during major disaster events.
Event: 3rd Climate Data Analysis Hybrid Training Course
By Asian Disaster Preparedness Center published on Feb 12, 2026 07:17 pm
This course strengthens participants’ technical and analytical capacity to work effectively with climate data for informed decision-making.
Event: Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2026
By Avoidable Deaths Network published on Feb 12, 2026 05:35 pm
The Avoidable Deaths Network invites the global disaster risk reduction (DRR) community to join two online sessions during the UNOCHA HNPW 2026 exploring how campaigns and communication can help prevent avoidable disaster deaths.
Event: HNPW 2026: Beyond Relief: Building Resilience Through Response
By Standby Partnership Network, The published on Feb 12, 2026 05:15 pm
This online session will explore how technical support staff deployed for disaster response can enhance immediate relief efforts and long-term recovery outcomes by effectively linking with national/local systems.
Event: GCA Webinar Series on Adaptation Insights: A practical roadmap for scaling Digital Climate Advisory Services in Africa
By Global Center on Adaptation published on Feb 12, 2026 04:27 pm
The webinar will launch A Practical Roadmap for Scaling Digital Climate Advisory Services in Africa and will convene a panel discussion to explore how DCAS can become one of the most powerful tools for climate adaptation in African agriculture.
Event: The Christchurch Earthquake Sequence at 15
By Natural Hazards Center published on Feb 12, 2026 04:18 pm
The Christchurch Earthquake was a turning point disaster in New Zealand’s history. This webinar will bring together disaster and resilience experts from across New Zealand to mark the 15th anniversary of this deadly catastrophe.
Vacancy: Regional Disaster Data Expert, UNV, Nairobi
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Feb 12, 2026 01:18 pm
The UNV Disaster Data Expert will, among others, support countries in data ecosystem maturity and data readiness and quality self-assessment to understand context-specific needs and best-suited approaches and solutions.
Vacancy: Regional Disaster Data Expert, UNV, Cairo
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Feb 12, 2026 11:29 am
The position is based in Cairo as part of the UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States.
Vacancy: Global Disaster Data Expert, UNV, Bonn
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) published on Feb 12, 2026 09:14 am
The Global Disaster Data Expert will join the data team and support Regional Offices in their country-level support for disaster tracking system, Sendai Framework Monitoring, and disaster-related statistics.
Event: RDR celebrating UCL200: Communicating risk in an uncertain world
By University College London published on Feb 12, 2026 01:49 am
Explore how we communicate risk, evidence and uncertainty in a fast‑changing world — part of the UCL bicentennial celebrations.
Event: DRI dialogue series: Building resilience of infrastructure in Atoll Nations – Dialogue 2: Financing resilient critical infrastructure
By Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published on Feb 12, 2026 01:41 am
The joint CDRI-ADB Dialogue Series on the topic of Building Resilience of Infrastructure in Atoll Nations represents a collaborative initiative to address the most pressing infrastructure challenges in faced by these countries.
Event: From insights to impact: Lessons and evidence for adaptation and resilience program design
By Climate Investment Funds published on Feb 12, 2026 01:30 am
Join the Adaptation Fund and CIF for a virtual session that will explore how lessons from both the Adaptation Fund and CIF are shaping the next generation of adaptation and resilience programs.