Understanding Risk

A collaborative global community for disaster risk identification and management, organized by @GFDRR Labs. Host of Understanding Risk Global Forum.

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People are at the heart of resilience.

#URAbuDhabi seeks research and case studies on #RiskCommunication and human-centered resilience approaches, and many other priority topics.

Check out all the forum themes and share your expertise: https://t.co/Rq1Hw2hdg5

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Rashmin Gunasekera will moderate the session on #DisasterRiskReduction on 24 June.

He will also present Understanding Risk and #URAbuDhabi, & share highlights from @GFDRR's work on seismic risk reduction, as well as key takeaways from Understanding Risk Himeji.

Don't miss out!

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How is the global picture of earthquake risk changing?

From 23-25 June, the Global #Earthquake Model Foundation will unveil a new generation of global hazard and risk products at GEM Conference 2026, hosted by the Croatian Centre for Earthquake Engineering at the @SveucilisteZG

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#Desertification & #drought are not just environmental issues — they are systemic risk drivers.

The response has to go beyond reaction. Better data, early warning, & risk-informed investment are how we reduce these risks before they hit.

Continue the conversation at #URAbuDhabi

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She highlighted how the next edition will showcase the community’s work advancing global #resilience through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge sharing, & best practices, while also sharing key updates, programming, & milestones ahead of #URAbuDhabi ➡️ https://t.co/8zKkC0PN37

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Rossella Della Monica, team leader at @GFDRR for Understanding Risk, presented #URAbuDhabi at the Urban & Climate Risk Data Lab hosted at the @WorldBankGroup office in Paris.

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📣 New Dates Announced! #UR26 will now take place on May 10–14, 2027, in Abu Dhabi.

Key updated deadlines:
📝 Call for Proposals: November 13, 2026
🎟️ Early Bird Registration: February 28, 2027

Thank you to the entire UR community for your patience and continued support 🫶.

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What topics will shape #UR26? From AI to risk financing, this year we’re looking for bold, innovative solutions from #DisasterRiskManagement experts around the world 🌎.

💡Have an idea? Submit your proposal now: https://t.co/g6N8gzDInq

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In the run-up to the @UnderstandRisk Global Forum this October, GFDRR Head Niels Holm-Nielsen shared a few insights on how rapid urbanization is driving extreme weather with @TheNationalNews: https://t.co/Dc1dyW03CI

Join us @UnderstandRisk in Abu Dhabi: https://t.co/tKzAB1Cicg

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How can #AI and advanced technology strengthen #DisasterResilience?

#UR26 is looking for research, tools, and innovations exploring AI and tech for #RiskReduction and resilience.

👉Submit your proposal: https://t.co/g6N8gzDInq

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What topics will shape #UR26? From AI to risk financing, this year we’re looking for bold, innovative solutions from #DisasterRiskManagement experts around the world 🌎.

💡Have an idea? Submit your proposal now: https://t.co/g6N8gzDInq

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📢 The Call for #UR26 Technical Sessions, Focus Day events, or contributions to the Risk Resonance Symposium is NOW OPEN!

Share your ideas and innovations to help build a safer, more #ResilientFuture.

👉Submit your proposals by March 30: https://t.co/g6N8gzDInq

#DisasterRisk

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📢 The Call for #UR26 Technical Sessions, Focus Day events, or contributions to the Risk Resonance Symposium is NOW OPEN!

Share your ideas and innovations to help build a safer, more #ResilientFuture.

⏰ Submit your proposals by March 30, 2026: https://t.co/hsyKvexumU

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🌍 Big news! Our #UnderstandingRisk Global Forum is coming to the Middle East for the first time next year for #UR26!

📅 Save the date:

Oct 19-23, 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join global experts on #resilience, #AI, #sustainability & more.
https://t.co/eXQipQW8zu @Adcmc_ae

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It is great sadness that we honor the life of Pablo Suarez, a pivotal member of the UR Community. Thank you for the gifts you brought to UR. @RCClimateCentre @PabloSurGames, https://t.co/r60wJPIF0Q

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At #UR24, #TDLC, and CPL, @cityplanninglab explored:

📊 #Data
🏢 Suitability resilient cities
🌍 Highlights of “Data-Driven Solutions in a Riskier World” at https://t.co/hQMMShRHKH with photos 🙌

Thanks to @MOF_Japan, @toyamashi_sdgs, @kobecityPR, & all speakers!

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The ACP-EU Focus Day at #UR24 covered vital topics: #EarlyWarning Systems, post-disaster recovery, disaster risk financing & innovative risk governance.

Participants shared strategies for resilience, #SustainableDevelopment & risk management. @PressACP @EU_Partnerships @gaevivo

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Last week, PPIAF hosted a successful workshop on Climate Toolkits for Infrastructure PPPs #CTIP3 at the @UnderstandRisk Forum in Japan #UR24. The workshop highlighted practical examples of PPIAF's implementation of the Climate Toolkits pilots, including:

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Big thank you to all our panellists who joined in our sessions at @UnderstandRisk #UR24 in Himeji, Japan. And also a big thank to you all who contributed to the discussions and took part in the interactive sessions!

https://t.co/TSM9tWy6hU

#disasterrisk #communication

[Taichi Furuhashi 🇺🇦 @mapconcierge]

ほぼ１週間濃密な体験とディスカッションが詰まった世界銀行GFDRR国際防災会議 #UR24 から帰宅しました。会場のネットワーク回線も良好で(初日はトラブルあったそうですが)、カンファレンス会場からオンライン授業5コマをこなしながら、3つのセッション登壇と、Mapboxブースで多くの方との情報交換ができました。会場でお会いできた方、できなかった方、オンラインでやりとりした方、ありがとうございました。

I just returned home from the World Bank GFDRR International Conference on Disaster Risk Management #UR24, which was almost a week full of intense experiences and discussions. The internet connection at the venue was good (although there were some problems on the first day), and I was able to attend 3 sessions and exchange information with many people at the Mapbox booth while teaching 5 online classes from the conference venue. Thank you to those who were able to meet me at the venue, those who were not able to make it, and those who communicated with me online.

#WorldBank #Himeji #Mapbox #Susami #Ufuru #DRONEBIRD #CrisisMapping #HOTOSM #FuruhashiLab #AoyamaGSC #地球社会共生学部 #古橋研究室