About us
Toward inclusive, safe and sustainable development
Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is an international scientific programme cosponsored by the International Science Council (ISC) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The International Programme Office (IPO) of IRDR is supported by China Association of Science and Technology (CAST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of CAS.
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Mission
IRDR’s mission is to mobilize science for the reduction of all types of disaster risk; building resilience and reducing vulnerability by integrating risk science with climate change adaptation and mitigation and sustainable development. IRDR aims to usher in an inclusive, safe and sustainable world by promoting a better understanding of disaster risk and the effective use of risk science in decision-making.
Research Objectives
1. improve knowledge and understanding of risk and uncertainty that hamper progress toward inclusive, safe and sustainable development; 2. promote innovation in research and action, and explore effective solutions in DRR; and 3. build institutional capacity required under various socio-economic and cultural settings and development contexts for risk-informed sustainable development.
Governance
IRDR is oversighted by its Co-Sponsors, Donor and Host. The IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) provides overall guidance on the development and the implementation of IRDR Action Plans. IRDR IPO serves as the Secretariat of IRDR.
Community
Scientific Committee (SC), National Committees (NCs), International Centres of Excellence (ICoEs), Young Scientists Programme (YSP), in partnership with global DRR stakeholders
NEWS RELEASES
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IRDR and U-INSPIRE Signed MOU to Empower Youth and Young Professionals in DRR
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12 March 2024
On December 6, 2023, IRDR IPO and U-INSPIRE Alliance have officially entered into a collaborative MOU to empower youth and young professionals in driving forward for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
IRDR Explored Potential Collaborations with Pakistan DRR Institutes
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08 March 2024
In 18-20 December 2023, Executive Director Qunli Han and Science Officer Fang Lian paid a visit to the disaster risk reduction (DRR) institutes of Pakistan.
IOC Visited IRDR IPO
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04 March 2024
IOC Visited IRDR IPO and explored the potential collaboration on science and technology research and actions toward disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.
UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles Review User Survey
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18 February 2024
Following the publication of the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) in October 2021, we are now undertaking a 'light touch' review to update the HIPs. We are seeking views of current and potential users to inform the updated version.
Vacancy: Executive Director of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) programme
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15 February 2024
Beijing, China | Application deadline: 18 March 2024
IRDR publications
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08 March 2024
This report is a result of IRDR survey on the challenges and suggestions for female young professionals in DRR.
Scientific Outputs
07 March 2024
This publication explores enablers and barriers to women’s careers and leadership aspirations in disaster risk reduction (DRR).