Resilience Catalysts: A Hub for Interdisciplinary Resilience
Launched in June 2024 by the UNESCO Chair on Intersectoral Safety for Disaster risk reduction and Resilience of the University of Udine in Italy, Resilience Catalyst is a groundbreaking initiative under the umbrella of the Disaster Risk Reduction Unit of the Natural Sciences Sector of UNESCO.
Discover insights and solutions for building a more resilient world. Our platform provides access to a wealth of resources, including webinars, talks, and expert analysis on disaster risk reduction and resilience. Explore the latest research, good practices, and policy recommendations from leading experts in the field.
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Calendar of Talks by UNESCO Chairs
Discover groundbreaking research and initiatives focused on resilience and disaster risk reduction. Our upcoming series of talks by UNESCO Chairs will delve into topics such as climate change adaptation, sustainable infrastructure, and community resilience. Stay tuned for more information on specific dates and speakers.
UNESCO Chair on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering; University College London (United Kingdom)
UNESCO Chair on Water, Energy and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development; Kyoto University (Japan)
The UNESCO Chair on Water, Energy and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development (WENDI) at Kyoto University (Japan) provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary graduate-level Higher Education for Sustainable Development (HESD) in the fields of water, energy, disaster and environmental issues. The course programs for the HESD are provided by Kyoto University researchers across institutional boundaries. The webinar will introduce WENDI activities by following five talks and discuss how to enhance international HESD.
- Introduction of WENDI, Prof. Y. Tachikawa, Chairholder of WENDI
- Water resources and disaster Management, Prof. T. Sayama, co-chair
- Aquatic Environment & Water Quality, Prof. Y. Yamashiki, co-chair
- Energy, environment and resources, Prof. B. McLellan, co-chair
- Sustainable bioresource utilization and ecosystem management, Prof. K. Katsura, co-chair
Join the Talk taking place on 7 January 2025 at 9:00 am GMT, 10:00 am CET, 18:00 pm JST: kyoto-u-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcO-prjItHteBAx2DYByOmdiXrNnjtckH
UNESCO Chair on Water-related Disaster Risk Reduction; University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
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UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction; Loughborough University (United Kingdom)
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UNESCO Chair on Intersectoral Safety for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience; University of Udine (Italy)
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Resources
[REPORT] Resilience Catalysts
The Interplay between Education, Science and Culture in Transforming Governance for Building Resilience to Disasters. Insights from UNESCO Chairs
Our recent webinar explored the vital role of UNESCO Chairs in advancing disaster risk reduction and resilience. Through the intersection of education, science, and culture, these institutions are making a significant contribution to global preparedness and response efforts. Discover key takeaways and insights from this informative event in our comprehensive report.
[VIDEO] Resilience Catalysts - Launch Event
The Interplay between Education, Science and Culture in Transforming Governance for Building Resilience to Disasters. Insights from UNESCO Chairs
In our launch webinar, we explored the vital role of UNESCO Chairs in advancing disaster risk reduction and resilience. By leveraging the intersection of Education, Science, and Culture, these institutions are making a significant impact on global preparedness and response efforts. Discover key takeaways and insights from this informative event.
[VIDEO] Resilience Catalysts - Talk 1
Multi-Hazard Risk and Resilience of Educational Infrastructure
The resilience of school systems and infrastructure that serves them to multiple hazards is the main research objective of the UNESCO Chair on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering (University College London, United Kingdom) mission. A second major objective is to create a global community of practice and improvement of the technical proficiency of colleagues and stakeholders, involved in improving and delivering school infrastructure worldwide.
This first Talk of the Resilience Catalysts Talks Series will illustrate some of the projects and collaborations developed by the Chair since its inception 3 years ago and the identification of future directions of development and opportunities for interaction with other Resilience Chairs.