Holiday Greetings from IRDR IPO
24 December 2024
Dear IRDR community members,
As 2024 comes to a close, I hope the entire IRDR community is filled with a sense of accomplishment and the spirit of doing good.
Thank you for your continuous contributions in 2024 and wish all community members and partners a joyous holiday season and a very
productive New Year!
May the coming year bring us even more clarity and innovations, contributing to more efficient, trusted and creative science and policy
interfaces for an inclusive, safe and sustainable world.
Sincerely,
Saini Yang
Related News & Events
09 December 2025
On 5 Dec 2025, S. Africa’s DSTI Deputy Minister Ms. Nomalungelo Gina visited IRDR IPO. Dr. Saini Yang introduced IRDR’s work; Gina highlighted disaster risk’s importance and partnership areas, boosting mutual understanding for future collaboration.
09 December 2025
On Dec 2, 2025, IRDR held its Young Scientists Online Meeting with 6 YSP batches. Prof Saini Yang spoke; alumni shared experiences. It launched the 2026-onward YSP Action Plan, and participants discussed implementation and youth research in post-2030 global DRR.
04 December 2025
IRDR co-organized the 2025 Silk Road DRR Training in Chengdu, training 30+ participants. Two IRDR Young Scientists received full scholarships, strengthening regional risk governance and youth engagement in disaster resilience.
