These definition provide a common understanding that empowers governments and stakeholders to strategize and act effectively in risk reduction and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recognized as “groundbreaking” in the 2023 Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, the Hazard Information Profiles offer extensive information across sectors like disaster risk reduction planning, monitoring, training, and research. They are widely embraced by various stakeholders, fostering a comprehensive approach to disaster risk monitoring and planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nActivities and impact <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- 2019: This project stems from the partnership agreement between UNDRR and the ISC. In May 2019, the two organizations jointly established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to identify the full scope of hazards relevant to the Sendai Framework and the scientific definitions of these hazards, drawing on the internationally agreed UN definitions and available scientific literature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2019: Work by the ISC\u2019s <\/a>Technical Working Group<\/a> is highlighted at the 2019 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- July 2020: The Hazard Definition & Classification Technical Working Group published a new report on hazards definition<\/a> with six key recommendations, peer-reviewed by the Technical Hazards Task Team and the ISC science community. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- April 2021: The project team launched an online survey for the development of a global science agenda on risk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- April 2021: Publication of a supplement to the July 2020 report<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- March 2022: The ISC, UNDRR and Risk Knowledge Action Network released a briefing note on Systemic Risk<\/a>, outlining an integrated perspective to understand and respond to the cascading, wide-ranging effects of systemic and uncertain risks which face the world today. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- August 2023: the Steering Group is established<\/a> to scope and lead the review of Hazard Information Profiles. Eight Technical Teams for eight hazard types are formed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- June 2024: The first external users’ survey confirmed<\/a> the HIPs utility and suggested improvements to enhance accessibility. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2-6 June 2025: The revised HIPs<\/a> were launched at the Global Platform for DRR, together with a report to guide HIPs users. Additional publications are planned, with a focus on the multi-hazards approach in the HIPs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 18 August 2025: High-level launch of the HIPs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This activity is supported with funding for international scientific collaboration on disaster risk reduction from the International Centre of Excellence of the International Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) programme<\/a> hosted by the Academy of Sciences in Taipei. The project is also supported by in-kind contributions from partners, such as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\nSteering Group<\/p><\/div>
\nChair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Virginia-Murray-e1717432572121-300x300.jpg\")
Prof. Virginia Murray<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Prof. Virginia Murray<\/h2>\n \n Head of Global Disaster Risk Reduction<\/p>\n
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Prof. Virginia Murray<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\nISC and UNDRR leads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/annesophie-300x300.jpg\")
Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/h2>\n \n Senior Science Officer, Head of Unit<\/p>\n
International Science Council <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-4.png\")
Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/h2>\n \n Head of Global Risk Analysis<\/p>\n
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\nOther members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Andrea-Hinwood.png\")
Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/h2>\n \n Chief Scientist<\/p>\n
United Nations Environment Programme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bapon-Fakhruddin-300x300.jpg\")
Bapon Fakhruddin<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Bapon Fakhruddin<\/h2>\n \n Water and Climate Leader<\/p>\n
Green Climate Fund<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Bapon Fakhruddin<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Person-2.png\")
Jim Douris<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Jim Douris<\/h2>\n \n Project Officer<\/p>\n
World Meteorological Organization<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Jim Douris<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/John-Rees-300x300.png\")
John Rees<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n John Rees<\/h2>\n \n Chief Scientist<\/p>\n
British Geological Survey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n John Rees<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Justin-Ginnetti-300x300.jpg\")
Justin Ginnetti<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Justin Ginnetti<\/h2>\n \n Senior Officer<\/p>\n
Information Management and Risk Analysis at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Justin Ginnetti<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Katie-Peters-300x300.png\")
Katie Peters<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Katie Peters<\/h2>\n \n Disaster-Fragility, Conflict and Violence Nexus Specalist<\/p>\n
The World Bank<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Katie Peters<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Michael-Nagy-287x300.png\")
Michael Nagy<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Michael Nagy<\/h2>\n \n Senior Statistician<\/p>\n
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Michael Nagy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-17.png\")
Nicholas Bishop<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Nicholas Bishop<\/h2>\n \n Global DRR Programme Lead<\/p>\n
International Organization for Migration (IOM)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Nicholas Bishop<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nick-Moody-225x300.png\")
Nick Moody<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Nick Moody<\/h2>\n \n Co-Director<\/p>\n
Global Risk Modelling Alliance<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Nick Moody<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n Ohran Osmani<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Ohran Osmani<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Ohran Osmani<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/h2>\n \n Full Professor<\/p>\n
Federal University of Brazil<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-10.png\")
Qudsia Huda<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Qudsia Huda<\/h2>\n \n Head of Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Unit<\/p>\n
Health Emergency Program of World Health Organization (WHO)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Qudsia Huda<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-11.png\")
Richard Hartshorn<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Richard Hartshorn<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Richard Hartshorn<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-15.png\")
Simon Hodson<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Simon Hodson<\/h2>\n \n Executive Director<\/p>\n
CODATA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Simon Hodson<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/council.science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tom-De-Groeve-300x300.jpg\")
Tom De Groeve<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n Tom De Groeve<\/h2>\n \n Head of the Disaster Risk Management Unit<\/p>\n
Joint Research Centre of the European Commission<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Tom De Groeve<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
Subscribe to receive occasional updates about\u00a0international research<\/strong>\u00a0on disaster risk reduction, as well as\u00a0relevant opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0for the scientific community \u2013 such as taking part in global policy-making and UN processes and supporting and informing pathways towards a risk-informed development.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n This activity is supported with funding for international scientific collaboration on disaster risk reduction from the International Centre of Excellence of the International Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) programme<\/a> hosted by the Academy of Sciences in Taipei. The project is also supported by in-kind contributions from partners, such as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steering Group<\/p><\/div> Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Head of Global Disaster Risk Reduction<\/p>\n UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Prof. Virginia Murray<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n ISC and UNDRR leads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Senior Science Officer, Head of Unit<\/p>\n International Science Council <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Head of Global Risk Analysis<\/p>\n United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n Other members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Scientist<\/p>\n United Nations Environment Programme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Water and Climate Leader<\/p>\n Green Climate Fund<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Bapon Fakhruddin<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Project Officer<\/p>\n World Meteorological Organization<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Jim Douris<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Chief Scientist<\/p>\n British Geological Survey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n John Rees<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Senior Officer<\/p>\n Information Management and Risk Analysis at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Justin Ginnetti<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Disaster-Fragility, Conflict and Violence Nexus Specalist<\/p>\n The World Bank<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Katie Peters<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Senior Statistician<\/p>\n United Nations Economic Commission for Europe<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Michael Nagy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Global DRR Programme Lead<\/p>\n International Organization for Migration (IOM)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Nicholas Bishop<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Co-Director<\/p>\n Global Risk Modelling Alliance<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Nick Moody<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Full Professor<\/p>\n Federal University of Brazil<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Head of Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Unit<\/p>\n Health Emergency Program of World Health Organization (WHO)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Qudsia Huda<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Executive Director<\/p>\n CODATA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Simon Hodson<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n Head of the Disaster Risk Management Unit<\/p>\n Joint Research Centre of the European Commission<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Tom De Groeve<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prof. Virginia Murray<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Prof. Virginia Murray<\/h2>\n
Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Anne-Sophie Stevance<\/h2>\n
Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Jenty Kirsch-Wood<\/h2>\n
Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Dr. Andrea Hinwood<\/h2>\n
Bapon Fakhruddin<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Bapon Fakhruddin<\/h2>\n
Jim Douris<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Jim Douris<\/h2>\n
John Rees<\/span>\n <\/a>\n John Rees<\/h2>\n
Justin Ginnetti<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Justin Ginnetti<\/h2>\n
Katie Peters<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Katie Peters<\/h2>\n
Michael Nagy<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Michael Nagy<\/h2>\n
Nicholas Bishop<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Nicholas Bishop<\/h2>\n
Nick Moody<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Nick Moody<\/h2>\n
Ohran Osmani<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Ohran Osmani<\/h2>\n
Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Osvaldo Luiz Leal de Moraes<\/h2>\n
Qudsia Huda<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Qudsia Huda<\/h2>\n
Richard Hartshorn<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Richard Hartshorn<\/h2>\n
Simon Hodson<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Simon Hodson<\/h2>\n
Tom De Groeve<\/span>\n <\/a>\n Tom De Groeve<\/h2>\n
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