Disaster Research Days 2024 - Shaping the future of science and research for disaster risk reduction

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08 Oct 2024 10:00

End

10 Oct 2024 18:00

Venue

Austrian National Library (Josefsplatz 1, 1015 Vienna)

Website

https://dcna.at/index.php/de/disaster-research-days-2024.html

Organiser

DRD24 is a joint event by the European Commission’s Community of European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s European Science and Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) and co-hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Education and the Disaster Competence Network Austria

Disaster Risk Reduction policies are designed to holistically manage natural and human-made hazards holistically, focusing on effective prevention, preparedness, and response to disasters. These policies are manifested through a complex network of interconnected frameworks and legal instruments encompassing decisions, directives, communications, strategies, and plans. These initiatives span various EU directorates and intergovernmental agencies.

Within the EU, UN as well as national institutions a dynamic disaster risk management dialogue occurs at both research and policy levels. This dialogue involves key institutional actors, sectoral policies, and funding instruments, underscoring the necessity for enhanced coordination among existing and emerging initiatives.

The Disaster Research Days 2024 aim to advance this discourse by convening scientists, practitioners, risk managers, policymakers, and local communities. The event will showcase the latest research findings and innovative solutions aimed at enhancing societal resilience. Participants will engage in knowledge-sharing, tool development, and strategy formulation, addressing the multifaceted challenges of disaster risk reduction.