We warmly welcome young researchers from all disciplines relevant to DRR to apply and become part of the IRDR Young Scientists community. Deadline for Submission: 31 August 2025.

The recent completed IRDR Pilot Study “The Current Situation and Future of the Digital Industry Development in Disaster Risk Reduction field in Sichuan Province” maps Sichuan’s landscape of digital industry in DRR and provides a strategic roadmap for targeted investments that maximize impact.

IRDR collaborates with International Research Center for Big Data for Sustainable Development (CBAS) provide satellite data products and services for emergency response, risk assessment and post-disaster reconstruction observation and assessment through an IRDR Pilot Study "Sustainable Development Scientific Satellite-1 (SDGSAT-1) for Disaster Risk Reduction and Global Emergency Response".

As global challenges grow more complex, the foundations of international scientific collaboration are increasingly under threat. In this statement, the International Science Council's Governing Board underscores the urgent need to protect and strengthen global cooperation in science - essential not only for advancing knowledge and innovation, but for safeguarding the wellbeing of people and planet alike.

During the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025), IRDR and the U-INSPIRE Alliance convened an inspiring Innovation Platform, spotlighting the work of youth and young professionals (YYP) from across the globe.

Interested individuals from within the ISC membership and fellowship are invited to express their interest in serving on the Programme Steering Group by completing the online nomination form in the link by 2 July.