Disaster Research Days 2024

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CERIS, led-by DG HOME’s Security Research and Innovation Unit is pleased to announce its Disaster Research Days 2024 event, which will be held in Vienna on 8 to 10 October 2024.

Disaster Research Days 2024 are focused on Shaping the Future of Science and Research for Disaster Risk Reduction. The aim of the event is to exchange about interactions between science and research and Disaster Risk Reduction policies, through dialogues involving 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. It will serve as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and driving forward the integrated approaches essential for effective disaster risk mitigation and management.

Disaster Research Days 2024 is a joint event by CERIS and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s European Science and Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG). It will be co-hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Education and the Disaster Competence Network Austria.