The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has just announced that its Innovation Platform and Ignite Stage at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) are now open.
The GP2025 Innovation Platform offers a dedicated space for attracting and showcasing new and innovative approaches in disaster risk reduction (DRR), including areas related to the use of new technology, awareness-raising and educational activities. It fosters a positive environment for interactive and inclusive engagement, making it easy to share experiences and raise awareness. The Innovation Platform will take place in-person in Geneva, Switzerland on 4-6 June 2025.
The application process for the Innovation Platform opens on 4 November 2024 and will close on 22 November 2024 at 23:59 CET. Applications are submitted through the Innovation Platform Application Form throughout the application period.
The GP2025 Ignite Stage will provide an opportunity to showcase ideas and initiatives in the Disaster Risk Reduction field to the global DRR community. Its objective is to complement and expand the range of topics and projects discussed at GP2025 beyond those presented in the main sessions and side events. Each of the selected participants will have an opportunity to speak for 15 minutes to present their ideas. The Ignite Stage will take place on a virtual platform and in person in Geneva, Switzerland.
The application process for the Ignite Stage opens on 4 November 2024 and closes on 22 November 2024 at 23:59 CET. Applications can be submitted through the Ignite Stage Application Form throughout the application period.
The main theme of GP2025 is "Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today". The GP2025 is organised and convened by UNDRR and will take place from 2 - 6 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The event will be co-chaired by the Government of Switzerland and UNDRR.
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