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IRDR Launches New Newsletter – June 2025 Issue Now Available!

14 July 2025

As part of its enhanced communication strategy, IRDR is pleased to introduce its new quarterly newsletter, designed to keep the global IRDR community informed about key activities, research developments, and collaboration opportunities.

The June 2025 issue highlights:

The transition to IRDR Phase II and strategic priorities set by the Scientific Committee
Key international engagements, including COP29, GP2025, and the World Science Forum
Updates on IRDR International Centers of Excellence (ICoEs) and partnerships
Knowledge-sharing initiatives like the IRDR Policy Brief and GAR2025 contributions
Opportunities for young DRR professionals, including the IRDR Young Scientists Programme

We invite you to read the first issue and share your feedback. Contributions from the IRDR community, including updates on research, events, and achievements, are welcome for future editions.

Read the full newsletter [Here].

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