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 Pilot Study Reveals Key Insights on the Development of Digital Industry in DRR in China
News
26 June 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 and CBAS jointly provide satellite data provides and service for disaster emergency response
News
26 June 2025
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".
ISC Governing Board Statement on International Science Collaboration
News
24 June 2025
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.
IRDR Innovation Platform at GP2025 Highlights Youth-Led Solutions for Global Disaster Resilience
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23 June 2025
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.
Call for steering group members for the “Social Science Matters” project | Deadline: 2 July
Events
10 June 2025
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.
WRRC launched the priority actions to enhance readiness for resilient recovery
News
04 June 2025
The Priority Actions to Enhance Readiness for Resilient Recovery were officially launched at the World Resilient Recovery Conference (WRRC) on 3 June 2025. They are designed to take joined action to accelerate the implementation of Priority Action 4 of the Sendai Framework. IRDR experts participated in the Conference as the panelists.
IRDR publications
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Scientific Outputs
04 June 2025
This new edition is a updated version of the 2021 report and profiles.
Scientific Outputs
29 May 2025
Published by UNDRR, the GAR 2025 outlines how aligning investments with risk realities can break spirals of debt, uninsurability, and increasing humanitarian needs.