Call for Abstracts
International Disaster Risk Conference
Global Risk Forum Davos
Deadline: February 28, 2014

The Global Risk Forum is accepting abstracts for sessions, oral presentations, and posters to be presented at the International Disaster Risk Conference to be held August 24-28 in Davos, Switzerland. Abstracts can be on one of the many conference topics or themes, including urban risk, mega catastrophes, disaster preparedness, integrated risk management, and science and technology recommendations for the Post 2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. For full information on abstract categories and to submit an abstract, visit the conference website.


Call for Applications
Risk and Resilience Workshop
Integrate
Deadline: March 1, 2014

Integrate is accepting applications for participants in a interdisciplinary workshop examining the role risk and resilience play in environmental disaster preparedness and response. Workshop attendance is free for successful applicants, although travel and lodging is the responsibility of attendees. For more information on workshop topics, participant expectations, and selection criteria, visit the Workshop website.


Call for Comments
Strategy for Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, and others
Deadline: March 3, 2014

Authors of the Strategy for Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific are requesting comments on the draft version released February 3. The strategy was created to help the Pacific region better address the risks and challenges presented by climate change and more extreme disasters. Feedback is sought from multiple disciplines and sectors. To comment, visit the link above, or read more about the strategy’s planning on the Strategy Roadmap page.