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In the 04/07/2026 edition:   News: Extreme heat from climate change linked to smaller babies By University of Adelaide, the on Apr 02, 2026 10:46 pm Exposure to extreme heat conditions is resulting in more babies being born with low birth weight, according to a new study involving Adelaide University researchers.   News: The platform […]

In the 04/02/2026 edition:   Event: Scaling adaptation finance: what works in LDCs and SIDS By International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) published on Apr 01, 2026 11:03 am Scaling adaptation finance is an urgent priority for climate-vulnerable countries – particularly LDCs and SIDS. This webinar brings together new evidence and real-world experience to

In the 03/31/2026 edition:   News: End-to-end mapping solution for volcano evacuation routes – Bali, Indonesia By Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team on Mar 30, 2026 10:51 pm The End-to-end mapping solution strengthens strengthens local capacity in Bali to map evacuation routes and improve volcanic disaster preparedness around Mount Agung.   News: Tech-equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai

In the 03/24/2026 edition:   News: Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities By Yale Program on Climate Change Communication on Mar 23, 2026 06:25 pm Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. Communities facing the most exposure to climate impacts are often called frontline communities.   News: How water security helps rural communities

In the 02/26/2026 edition: Event: UNDRR & ARISE Japan joint symposium 2026: Strengthening disaster risk reduction by advancing investment in resilience and translating science into Practical Action By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Kobe Office published on Feb 25, 2026 04:34 pm This year’s ARISE Japan Public Symposium is scaled up into

In the 02/24/2026 edition:   News: Ecuador contracts first parametric insurance for climate-vulnerable farmers, with Germany, UNDP, ISF and IDF support By Insurance Development Forum on Feb 23, 2026 09:08 pm Ecuador has contracted its first parametric agricultural insurance policies, benefitting up to 10,000 people in smallholder rice and maize farming households against extreme rainfall

Don’t miss this free online workshop on ‘Land subsidence-induced risk to urban environments: present-day baseline and future scenarios’!! This international workshop aims to stimulate the scientific discussion on data, methods and perspectives on using satellite InSAR and other geospatial data on urban settlements, geology, hydrogeology, and population to gather insights into land subsidence-induced risk to

Don’t miss this free online workshop on ‘Land subsidence-induced risk to urban environments: present-day baseline and future scenarios’!! This international workshop aims to stimulate the scientific discussion on data, methods and perspectives on using satellite InSAR and other geospatial data on urban settlements, geology, hydrogeology, and population to gather insights into land subsidence-induced risk to

In the 02/19/2026 edition: Disaster management and resilience events are gaining global momentum as institutions expand disaster training programs, strengthen climate adaptation strategies, and advance risk reduction initiatives. The February 19, 2026 edition highlights key international conferences, webinars, and career opportunities in Event: Launch of Financial Protection Against Catastrophic Risks: Floods, Fires and Other Major

In the 02/17/2026 edition: News: Call for proposals: A disaster resilient society for Europe By European Commission on Feb 16, 2026 04:34 pm Under Horizon Europe, this destination’s expected outcome is that losses from natural, accidental and human-made disasters are reduced through enhanced disaster risk reduction. News: Heatwaves and lightning should be added to national

In the 02/17/2026 edition: News: Call for proposals: A disaster resilient society for Europe By European Commission on Feb 16, 2026 04:34 pm Under Horizon Europe, this destination’s expected outcome is that losses from natural, accidental and human-made disasters are reduced through enhanced disaster risk reduction. News: Heatwaves and lightning should be added to national

UNESCO and the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme invite global academic networks to a Futures Dialogue exploring the future of knowledge societies. The online event will examine how inclusive knowledge progress can be sustained amid technological transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving global power dynamics.   Version française ci-dessous   Dear UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks, We are