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IDRiM Podcast#47 - “Cyclone Senyar [November 2025]: U-INSPIRE Indonesia Perspective, Part 1Abstract:In this episode of the IDRiM podcast, we explore the devastating floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia in late 2025, affecting millions of people across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Joined by members of U-INSPIRE Indonesia, the discussion traces how prolonged heavy rainfall escalated into widespread flash floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off communities, and overwhelming local infrastructure. The speakers examine how a rare tropical cyclone near the equator intensified rainfall and why early warnings did not translate into timely evacuation or preparedness at the local level.The conversation goes beyond the...
2025-12-2348 minIDRiM Podcast#46: Cyclone Senyar [November 2025]: BackgroundAbstract:This podcast episode examines the rare and devastating floods that struck Sumatra between 21 and 30 November, bringing together experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology to explain the event from meteorological and disaster risk perspectives. The discussion explains how a tropical disturbance that first formed on 21 November developed into an unusually rare cyclone near the equator, peaked around 25 November, and produced extreme rainfall across Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra. While the cyclone acted as the immediate trigger, the speakers emphasize that long standing vulnerabilities, including deforestation, land use change, settlement in floodplain areas, and limited disaster...
2025-12-1644 minIDRiM Podcast#45 - Interception reduction from deforestation and forest fire increases large-scale fluvial flooding riskAbstract:Catastrophic flooding has been noted to occur with greater frequency following deforestation, but limited observations have been available to test this connection over large spatial scales. Here we used the data of mega forest fires impacting a region of 25,000 km2 in Australia exhibiting rapid loss in forest canopy, where the runoff generation has been carefully observed with minimum anthropogenic influences for more than half a century. This provides a unique opportunity to assess the impact of the forest canopy loss on large-scale fluvial flooding. A state-controlled hypothesis test, with the climate and watershed states controlled to en...
2025-12-091h 03IDRiM Podcast#44 - IDRiM 2025 - Conference ReviewSummary of Episode:The episode features Dr. Haris Rahadianto and Dr. Mark Ashley Parry reflecting on the 2025 IDRiM Conference held on the Greek island of Samos. They begin by describing the challenging travel logistics and storms that highlighted Samos’s isolation, an appropriate context for a conference centered on island resilience five years after the island’s major earthquake. Both note the continuing visible damage on Samos and how the setting reinforced the meeting’s theme of disaster recovery in remote regions. They discuss their research presentations: Dr. Parry’s on climate-change perception and nihilism in disasters, and Dr. Rahadian...
2025-10-281h 03IDRiM Podcast#43 - IDRiM Awards 2025 - Norio Okada Distinguished Implementation Science Award [Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett and Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita]Background:Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett is a Professor of Risk Management at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and the founding President of the Avoidable Deaths Network. Her research focuses on disaster risk reduction, public health emergencies, and the social dimensions of avoidable deaths. She has worked extensively on improving policy and practice in disaster and health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Prof. Ray-Bennett is internationally recognised for pioneering interdisciplinary approaches to reducing avoidable deaths in crises.Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita is an Associate Professor at Kansai University in Japan, specialising in disaster education, risk...
2025-10-1430 minIDRiM Podcast#42 - IDRiM 2025 Award Winner - Landmark Article [Prof. Saut Sagala]Abstract of Paper: A key element in risk management in countries susceptible to experiencing natural hazards is facilitating preparedness. While several theories of preparedness have been developed, they have emerged in countries that are culturally individualistic. Recognition of the fact that the majority of disasters occur in countries that are predominantly collectivistic has identified a need to test the cross cultural applicability of theories of preparedness. This paper discusses some preliminary work on the cross cultural applicability of Paton’s (2008) community engagement theory. Following a discussion of the cross cultural face validity of the content of this theory, the pa...
2025-10-0911 minIDRiM Podcast#41 - IDRiM2025 Award Winner - Article of the Year Award (Mr. Fengyi Sun)Background:Fengyi Sun is a researcher and sustainability professional trained at Kyoto University, where he completed his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on disaster risk management and environmental economics. During his time at the university’s Disaster Prevention Research Institute, he contributed to projects on Natech risk and social vulnerability, including developing a multi-hazard risk assessment framework for communities in Colombia. He currently works as a Sustainability Specialist at UD Trucks, applying his research experience to support sustainable and resilient industrial practices.Guest:Mr. Fengyi Sun (Kyoto University, Japan)
2025-10-0712 minIDRiM Podcast#40 - IDRiM 2025 Award Winner - New Investigator Award [Dr. Dimitrios Tzioutzios]Background:Dr. Dimitrios Tzioutzios is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, working in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering within the RAMS research group. His research focuses on technological risk, community resilience, and sustainable energy systems, with particular interest in Natech accidents, risk communication, and the safety and acceptance of hydrogen infrastructure.He earned his Diploma in Spatial Planning and Development Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, and completed his Master’s and PhD in Urban Management at Kyoto University in Japan. His doc...
2025-10-0611 minIDRiM Podcast#39 - Celebration of IDRiM 2024 YSS Winners [Mr. Pritam Ghosh, Dr. Haris Rahadianto, Mr. Akihiro Suzuki, Dr. Ryo Tsuchida]Background:This episode celebrates three of the top winners from last year’s YSS competition. We discuss their research, how it has developed over the past year, the benefits they received from winning the award, and their tips for this year’s participants.Guests:Mr. Pritam Ghosh [University of Twente, Netherlands]Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]Mr. Akihiro Suzuki [Hokkaido University, Japan]Dr. Ryo Tsuchida [Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan]Host:Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Mu...
2025-09-2259 minIDRiM Podcast#38 - IDRiM 2025 - An Introduction (Prof. Miranda Dandoulaki)Background to the Conference:The 15th International Conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society (IDRiM2025), titled “Advancing disaster risk reduction in islands and remote areas”, highlights the distinct risk environments and multifaceted challenges faced by islands and remote areas. In this context, the conference places accessibility (physical, social, economic, institutional, etc.) at the center examining its impact on disaster prevention and mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery in the era of climate crisis and globalization.Remote areas, such as small islands, peninsulas, forest and rural communities, and mountainous regions, are often characterized by thei...
2025-09-1925 minIDRiM Podcast#37 - Cognizance of Climate Change Within the United Kingdom. Part 2. (Dr. Mark Ashley Parry)Abstract:This paper discusses the multifaceted perceptions of climate change within the United Kingdom. Whilst the understanding of anthropogenic climate change has gained prominence in more recent decades, especially in relation to greenhouse gas processes, its conceptual roots can be traced back to ancient Greek observations. Today, climate change is recognised as a significant environmental, societal, and economic challenge. This paper draws from both primary and secondary data to highlight how the perception of climate change varies widely amongst the British public. It is influenced by different factors such as political identity, gender, age, and other socio-demographic...
2025-09-0241 minIDRiM Podcast#36 - Cognizance of Climate Change Within the United Kingdom. Part 1 [Dr. Mark Ashley Parry]Abstract:This paper discusses the multifaceted perceptions of climate change within the United Kingdom. Whilst the understanding of anthropogenic climate change has gained prominence in more recent decades, especially in relation to greenhouse gas processes, its conceptual roots can be traced back to ancient Greek observations. Today, climate change is recognised as a significant environmental, societal, and economic challenge. This paper draws from both primary and secondary data to highlight how the perception of climate change varies widely amongst the British public. It is influenced by different factors such as political identity, gender, age, and other socio-demographic...
2025-08-2640 minIDRiM Podcast#35 - Polycrisis and Systemic Risk: Assessment, Governance, and Communication. Part 2 (Dr. Huan Liu and Prof. Ortwin Renn)Abstract:The emphasis of integrated disaster and risk research has shifted from topical analysis, such as dealing with natural hazard-related disasters, technological accidents, or environmental crises, to a comprehensive analysis of interconnected and mutually interactive risk sources and crises. This interaction has often been framed in the language of “polycrisis” indicating the potentially amplifying and cascading effects of each crisis from one domain to the next. At the same time, the literature on systemic risk also includes the effects of multiple, interacting risks on the functionality and survivability of entire systems such as climate stability, cybersecurity, or ener...
2025-08-1941 minIDRiM Podcast#34 - Polycrisis and Systemic Risk: Assessment, Governance, and Communication. Part 1 (Dr. Huan Liu and Prof. Ortwin Renn)Abstract:The emphasis of integrated disaster and risk research hasshifted from topical analysis, such as dealing with natural hazard-related disasters, technological accidents, or environmental crises, to a comprehensive analysis of interconnected and mutually interactive risk sources and crises. This interaction has often been framed in the language of “polycrisis” indicating the potentially amplifying and cascading effects of each crisis from one domain to the next. At the same time, the literature on systemic risk also includes the effects of multiple, interacting risks on the functionality and survivability of entire systems such as climate stability, cybersecurity, or energy prod...
2025-08-1238 minIDRiM Podcast#33 - GADRI2025 - Summit Recap (Prof. John van de Lindt)Summary:In this concluding episode of the IDRiM Podcast’s GADRI2025 recap series, Ashley Parry sits down with Professor John van de Lindt, local host and Co-Director of the NIST-funded Center of Excellence for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning, to reflect on a landmark summit held for the first time outside of Japan.The episode opens with a discussion of the significance of hosting GADRI in Fort Collins, Colorado, not only a geographical milestone but also a symbolic shift toward a more global and inclusive identity. Professor van de Lindt speaks to the challenges and triumphs of...
2025-08-0858 minIDRiM Podcast#32 - GADRI2025 - Regional Alliances: UKADR (Dr. Susanne Sargeant)Background:The UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) is a national network that brings together researchers, institutions, and stakeholders working on disaster risk, resilience, and reduction. It is an independent, voluntary alliance supported by contributions from academia, government agencies, civil society, think tanks, and research institutions that focus on disaster-related research in the UK. Its main aim is to foster collaboration among researchers and to represent the UK’s disaster research community at both national and international levels, with a particular emphasis on engaging with the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.Membership of UK...
2025-08-0528 minIDRiM Podcast#31 - GADRI2025 - Day 2 Recap (Prof. Lori Peek)Summary:Today's summit was rich with collaboration, regional insights, and forward-thinking conversations on disaster risk reduction.A key moment from the day was the presentation of regional alliance reports from across the globe, including North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, Africa, and the UK. Each shared their progress and challenges, underscoring the importance of regional collaboration feeding into a global strategy. Professor Peek noted how established alliances are already mentoring emerging ones, setting a precedent for mutual learning and support.The theme of “Convergence for Disaster Resilience” was visible throughout the...
2025-07-2429 minIDRiM Podcast#30 - GADRI2025 - Day 1 Recap (Prof. Andrew Collins)In this episode, we dive into the highlights from Day 1 of the GADRI 2025 Summit, where global leaders, researchers, and policymakers gathered to explore innovative pathways toward disaster resilience.The conversation opened with a look at the vision driving this year’s summit, focusing on how GADRI continues to evolve as a platform for scientific collaboration, policy dialogue, and actionable strategies.This year’s theme, “Convergence for Disaster Resilience,” was unpacked in depth. The idea centers on breaking silos between disciplines, sectors, and borders to build more holistic and inclusive resilience strategies.We also explored...
2025-07-2331 minIDRiM Podcast#29 - GADRI2025 – An Introduction to GADRI (Prof. Hirokazu Tatano)This week marks the 10th anniversary of GADRI and the 7th GADRI Global Summit. To commemorate this milestone, we will be running a series of episodes exploring various aspects of GADRI and discussing key developments taking place at this year’s summit.First established in March 2015 as an outcome of the 2nd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction, GADRI is a collaborative platform for discussion, sharing knowledge and promoting networks on topics related to disaster risk reduction and resilience to disasters. GADRI is committed to support the implementation of the Sendai Fr...
2025-07-2146 minIDRiM Podcast#28 - U-INSPIRE Indonesia (Ms. Giovanni Cynthia Pradipta)Summary:This episode highlights the work of U-INSPIRE Indonesia, a youth and young professional platform dedicated to integrating science, engineering, technology, and innovation (SETI) into disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience efforts. The discussion explores how young leaders are shaping DRR strategies at local, national, and global levels through participatory approaches and community-driven innovation.The guest shares her personal journey into disaster work, starting with a technical background in geodesy and early involvement in earthquake field surveys in Indonesia. Motivated by the gaps she observed in disaster preparedness and data availability, she became involved...
2025-07-1556 minIDRiM Podcast#27 - Disaster Ethics in the Context of COVID-19 and Beyond [Dr. Lauren Traczykowski]Summary:This episode explores the critical and often overlooked role of ethics in disaster response, with a focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how the global crisis exposed failures in preparedness, vaccine equity, and the ethical prioritization of vulnerable populations. One key issue discussed is the unequal distribution of vaccines, where some countries had surplus access while others struggled to obtain initial doses, revealing ethical shortcomings in international solidarity and justice.The conversation critiques how many national governments were caught unprepared despite prior warnings and planning exercises. Ethical decision-making was often reactive, inconsistent, or...
2025-07-0854 minIDRiM Podcast#26 - An Introduction to Disaster Ethics (Dr. Lauren Traczykowski)Summary:This podcast explored the emerging discipline of disaster ethics, examining how ethical principles apply in crisis situations such as natural hazards, pandemics, and political instability. The conversation highlighted the complexity of ethical decision-making during disasters, where normal frameworks must adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, limited resources, and high stakes.One key theme was the importance of distinguishing between disasters and crises. While disasters are often triggered by specific events (like earthquakes or floods), crises—such as climate change or war—result from ongoing, layered conditions. However, both challenges how ethical decisions are made, especially when...
2025-07-0141 minIDRiM Podcast#25 - The Impact of Disasters on LGBTQIA+ Communities: A Global Perspective. Part 2 (Leo Goldsmith and Vanessa Raditz)Summary:This podcast explored how LGBTQ+ communities experience disasters and climate change through a lens of systemic discrimination, invisibility in policy, and grassroots resilience. The conversation examined both institutional failures and the creative survival strategies developed within queer communities worldwide.LGBTQ+ individuals are often forced to live in high-risk areas due to housing discrimination, such as informal settlements on landslide-prone hillsides or flood zones. When disasters strike, evacuation to emergency shelters often results in further marginalisation, particularly for trans and non-binary people. Many shelters lack cultural competency and can be sites of danger rather than...
2025-06-2448 minIDRiM Podcast# 24 - The Impact of Disasters on LGBTQIA+ Communities: A Global Perspective. Part 1 (Leo Goldsmith and Vanessa Raditz)Summary:This episode focused on the global experiences of LGBTQ+ communities in the context of disasters and climate change, featuring perspectives from researchers working in the U.S. The discussion highlighted the growing field of queer climate justice and the urgent need to address how disasters uniquely affect LGBTQ+ individuals.Despite assumptions that LGBTQ+ rights are well protected in places like the United States, significant disparities remain. Disasters often intensify pre-existing vulnerabilities such as homelessness, poor access to healthcare, social isolation, and economic insecurity. The lack of recognition for LGBTQ+ families and the reliance on...
2025-06-1739 minIDRiM Podcast#23 - LGBTQ+ Vulnerabilities, Policies and Disaster Risk Management in Colombia. Part 2 (Mr. Jeisson Orlando Garcia Orjuela )Summary:This podcast session explored the intersection of HIV, LGBTQ+ rights, and disaster risk management (DRM) in Colombia, with particular attention to ongoing stigma, healthcare access, and inclusive policy development.Stigma surrounding HIV remains widespread. Many individuals, including LGBTQ+ people, face discrimination in healthcare, employment, and social settings due to misconceptions about HIV transmission. There is still a common, incorrect belief that casual contact can spread the virus. During disasters, this stigma compounds risks, as emergencies often disrupt access to medication and treatment continuity.The availability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through Colombia’s pu...
2025-06-1348 minIDRiM Podcast#22 - LGBTQ+ Vulnerabilities, Policies and Disaster Risk Management in Colombia (Mr. Jeisson Orlando Garcia Orjuela )Background:This podcast draws on insights from a recent IDRiM podcast interview with Jeisson Garcia of Colombia’s Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), focused on the intersection of disaster risk management and the vulnerabilities of LGBTQ+ communities in Colombia.LGBTQ+ individuals in Colombia face significant structural inequalities in healthcare, education, justice, and employment—challenges that become even more acute during disasters. Garcia highlighted the concept of double affectation: LGBTQ+ people are impacted both by the direct effects of disasters and by deep-seated discrimination. Colombia’s history of over 50 years of inte...
2025-06-1028 minIDRiM Podcast#21 - LGBTQIA+ in Disasters: An Introduction (Mr. Kevin Blanchard)Abstract:Today’s episode kicks off our special Pride Month series, where we shine a light on the experiences and challenges that LGBTIQA+ people face in the context of disasters and emergencies.Pride Month is observed every June in many parts of the world, is more than a celebration. It’s a commemoration of struggle, a tribute to courage, and a call to action. It began in honour of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, when gay and trans people, stood up against police violence and systemic injustice. Since then, Pride has grown into a global movement advo...
2025-06-0339 minIDRiM Podcast#20 - Community Participation in Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation: Case Studies in Japan and Zimbabwe (Dr. Nombulelo Kitsepile Ngulube)Summary:Nombulelo’s doctoral thesis explores the critical role of community participation in the “Build Back Better” (BBB) framework for post-disaster reconstruction. It emphasizes that while theory and policy widely endorse community involvement as essential for resilient and sustainable recovery, a gap remains between this advocacy and its practical implementation. Through case studies in Kamaishi, Japan, and Tsholotsho District, Zimbabwe, following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Cyclone Dineo in 2017, the study reveals complex realities in disaster recovery. In Japan, community engagement aided decision-making and livelihood restoration but was constrained by internal conflicts, demographic shifts, and trauma. In Zim...
2025-05-2858 minIDRiM Podcast#19 - Youth Perception of Climate Change. Part 2Abstract: For the past decade, one of our co-hosts, Mark, has dedicated his research to exploring youth perception and participation in climate change, particularly within the United Kingdom.In this episode, Mark discusses the impact that misinformation is having—and may continue to have—on the public’s perception of climate change. He explores what changes are needed in the national education curriculum to improve young people’s understanding of the issue. Finally, he shares his thoughts on what individuals can do to tackle climate change in their everyday lives.More I...
2025-05-2034 minIDRiM Podcast#18 - Youth Perception of Climate Change. Part 1.Abstract:For the past decade, one of our co-hosts, Mark, has dedicated his research to exploring youth perception and participation in climate change, particularly within the United Kingdom. In the next two episodes, he and Haris will sit down todiscuss what the research is revealing.In this episode, Mark shares how his interest in climate perception began, how young people develop their understanding of climate change, and what they actually know about its impacts.Hosts:Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University,United Kingdom]Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund...
2025-05-1337 minIDRiM Podcast#17 - Multi-scale Economic Impact Estimation of Disasters Based on Electricity Consumption and Nighttime Light Data (Dr. Ma. Flordeliza Pajarillo Del Castillo)Abstract: This thesis addresses the limitations oftraditional disaster economic impact assessments, which often overlook spatial and temporal variations. It proposes a novel method that utilizes electricity consumption (EC) and nighttime light (NTL) data as alternative indicators toestimate economic impacts with greater spatiotemporal precision. By developing counterfactual models based on pre-disaster data, the method estimates what EC and NTL would have been without a disaster, allowing for dynamic, real-time impact assessment during events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines. The study estimated national quarterly losses from COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, totaling 6.1 trillion PhP, with the...
2025-05-0656 minIDRiM Podcast#16 - State of Disaster Research and Practice. How is it different between a European and Asian Perspective? Part 2Abstract: This week continues the discussion from last week, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI)—examining both its benefits and its risks to society. In addition, we explore the role of laws and regulations in shaping how governments respond to disasters. Mark, in particular, focuses on the UK context and how disaster response legislation has evolved since 1945.Background to COBRA TV Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peieI9VgvrM&ab_channel=PBSCo-hosts:Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]
2025-04-2945 minIDRiM Podcast#15 - State of Disaster Research and Practice. How is it different between a European and Asian Perspective? Part 1Abstract: In this special episode of the IDRiM Podcast engage in a rich comparative discussion on disaster research and response perspectives from European and Asian contexts. The hosts examine how disaster research in Asia tends to behazard-driven, with a focus on geophysical and hydrometeorological threats likeearthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons, particularly prevalent in countries suchas Indonesia and Japan. In contrast, European research, particularly in the UKand Nordic countries, leans more toward systemic resilience, governancestructures, and social vulnerability, often addressing a broader spectrum ofthreats, including antagonistic and technological hazards. The episode fu...
2025-04-2256 minIDRiM Podcast#14 - Prof. Hirokazu Tatano: My Career in Research 2 (Prof. Hirokazu Tatano)Abstract: Professor Hirokazu Tatano is a distinguished academic at Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), where he leads the Social Systems for Disaster Risk Governance division. He earned his Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Kyoto University. Prof. Tatano's research primarily focuses on the economics of natural hazards, with significant contributions to economic consequence analysis and resilience studies related to disasters. He has developed methodologies to assess the economic impacts of natural disasters, emphasizing resilience at various levels, including individual businesses, markets, and regional economies. Notably, he coordinated analyses of the economic consequences o...
2025-04-1533 minIDRiM Podcast#13 - Prof. Hirokazu Tatano: My Career in Research 1 (Prof. Hirokazu Tatano)Abstract:Professor Hirokazu Tatano is a distinguished academic at Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), where he leads the Social Systems for Disaster Risk Governance division. He earned his Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Kyoto University.Prof. Tatano's research primarily focuses on the economics of natural hazards, with significant contributions to economic consequence analysis and resilience studies related to disasters. He has developed methodologies to assess the economic impacts of natural disasters, emphasizing resilience at various levels, including individual businesses, markets, and regional economies. Notably, he coordinated analyses...
2025-04-0833 minIDRiM Podcast#12 - Watching the disaster unfold: geographies of engagement with live-streamed extreme weather (Dr. Simon Dickinson)Abstract: An increasing number of Extreme Weather Events (EWEs) – including storms and hurricanes – are now being live-streamed on websites such as YouTube. These streams often repurpose existing webcam infrastructure to generate channels that host footage of extreme weather and subsequent damage. Despite evidence of increasing popularity (with streams sometimes generating hundreds of thousands of simultaneous viewers) they are yet to be critically examined. This paper offers the first exploration of these streams by examining how commentors utilise them as opportunities for hazard engagement, sense-making and witnessing. The study analyses data from streams of three events: Hurricane Irma (2017), Hurricane Ian (2022) and...
2025-04-0149 minIDRiM Podcast#11 - Gender, International Law, and Disasters (Dr. Marie Aronsson-Storrier)Short Abstract: Charting gender within international disaster law involves two interrelated inquiries: firstly, assessing how gender is addressed within disaster risk regulations; and secondly, examining how feminist and queer perspectives are situated within international law itself, as this shapes both disaster risk and its root causes. While international instruments like the UN Sendai Framework (2015–2030) and the International Law Commission's 2016 Draft Articles frequently reference gender-based approaches, they lack inclusivity and fail to address underlying gender inequalities. This reflects deeper structural problems within international law, necessitating a critical examination of both gender integration in disaster law and the broader foundational practices of...
2025-03-2853 minIDRiM Podcast#10 - Introduction to the IDRiM 2025 Young Scientist Session (Dr. Mark Ashley Parry)Summary: The Young Scientists Session (YSS) is aunique and valued feature of the annual IDRiM Conference, offering young scientists and practitioners the opportunity to present their innovative research to a wider audience. This year’s YSS will be larger than ever, with options to present both online and in-person.In addition, we are introducing eight career development workshops, a few days before the conference, covering key topics such as academic publishing, grant writing, transitioning into practice, effective communication, and professional development. These interactive sessions willinclude discussions with experienced researchers, industry practitioners, and journal editors, providing valuable insights an...
2025-03-2537 minIDRiM Podcast#9 - Disaster Recap - February 2025: Ōfunato Wildfire (Dr. Yoshiya Touge)Summary: In late February 2025, a massive wildfire broke out in Ōfunato, a city in Japan's Iwate Prefecture, marking the country's largest wildfire in over five decades. The blaze ignited on February 26 and rapidly spread due to unusually dry conditions and strong winds, consuming approximately 2,900 hectares—about 9% of the city's area—before being contained on March 9. This devastating event led to the destruction of 171 structures, including 102 homes, and tragically resulted in one fatality. The wildfire prompted evacuation orders affecting over 4,500 residents at its peak, with many seeking refuge in temporary shelters. More than 2,000 firefighters, supported by aerial firefighting teams, were deplo...
2025-03-1831 minIDRiM Podcast#8 - Introduction to the IDRiM Journal (Prof. Hamilton Bean)Short Background to the IDRiM Journal:The Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Journal) is the official journal of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management, established since 2009. The IDRiM Journal was approved for indexing in Scopus in 2021. This further demonstrates that the IDRiM Journal is a reliable and high-quality source of information in the field of integrated disaster risk management.IDRiM Journal: https://www.idrimjournal.com/Guest:Prof. Hamilton Bean (University of Colorado Denver, United States)Co-Hosts:Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United KingdomDr. Haris Rahadianto (Kyoto U...
2025-03-1145 minIDRiM Podcast#7 - Funda Atun: Research Projects and Future Directions (Assoc. Prof. Funda Atun)Background: Building on the previous podcast episode, this instalment delves deeper into Associate Professor Funda Atun’s current research project with PARATUS. The project focuses on promoting disaster preparedness and resilience by co-developing stakeholder support tools to manage the systemic risk of compounding disasters. PARATUS is funded by Horizon Europe and aims to enhance risk management strategies through collaborative research and innovation. More about PARATUS: https://www.paratus-project.eu/Guest:Assoc. Prof. Funda Atun (University of Twente, Netherlands) Co-Hosts:Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northu...
2025-03-0720 minIDRiM Podcast#6 - Funda Atun: My Life in Research (Assoc. Prof. Funda Atun)Background:As we enter the month of March, the IDRiM Society would like to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate women in disaster risk science and practice on the IDRiM Podcast. To mark this, we are running a special series of podcast episodes in collaboration with the IDRiM Women inDisaster Risk Science and Practice Committee. Today's episode is the first of two featuring an interview with Prof. Funda Atun. In this episode, we delve into Funda’s journey in research, exploring how she began her academic career and her current role at the University of Twente....
2025-03-0436 minIDRiM Podcast#5 - The Attitudes of Households for Disaster Risk Management in Fogera, Estie and Ebenat Woredas [Ethiopia] (Mr. Temesgen Alemu Tilahun)Abstract: "Disaster risk management involves a complex interplay of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. This study investigates the attitudes of households towards disaster risk management in several administrative units in Ethiopia, utilizing cross-sectional quantitative methods and surveys conducted among 412 households. It found that a majority of households exhibit a fairly positive attitude towards disaster risk management, though a significant portion in disaster-prone rural areas hold negative views, influenced by factors such as lack of community involvement and ineffective risk management strategies. Statistical analysis highlighted that household attitudes are significantly affected by age, location, education level, and experience with indigenous risk...
2025-02-2538 minIDRiM Podcast#4 - Serious Gaming for Natech Risk Awareness: Introducing EGNARIA (Dr. Dimitrios Tzioutzios)Paper Abstract (Shortened Version): Raising awareness about natural hazard-induced technological accidents (Natech), particularly those involving hazardous materials, is crucial for effective risk management and disaster preparedness. This study explores serious gaming as a Natech risk communication tool through EGNARIA, an educational role-playing board game. Focused on earthquake- and tsunami-triggered chemical accidents, the game encourages players to take preparedness actions. A quasi-experiment with university affiliates assessed its impact through pre- and post-workshop surveys. Findings suggest that EGNARIA is engaging and educational, fostering experiential learning and risk-informed decision-making. The game effectively enhances awareness of Natech accidents, highlighting the importance of community...
2025-02-1844 minIDRiM Podcast#3 - Improving Countermeasure Strategies against Volcanic Ash Risks due to Large Eruptions (Dr. Haris Rahadianto)Guest: Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Kyoto University, Japan]Host: Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, UK]Summary:Volcanic catastrophes, such as those from eruptions producing widespread ash, pose significant threats to ecosystems, infrastructure, and economies, with effects like disrupting air travel, contaminating water, and damaging buildings. Large-scale eruptions, like the potential one at Sakurajima in Japan, are particularly concerning due to their ability to impact broad areas far from the eruption site, necessitating comprehensive response strategies. Haris’ doctoral study focuses on improving countermeasures for volcanic ash disasters, utilizing a newly created volcanic ash hazard database to analyze risks and impacts on v...
2025-02-1142 minIDRiM Podcast#2 - Disaster Recap - January 2025: Storm Éowyn (Mr. Paul Downes)Background: Storm Éowyn, a powerful extratropical cyclone, wreaked significant havoc across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia in late January 2025. It inflicted widespread damage, particularly to the electricity network, affecting over 560,000 homes, businesses, and farms, and causing numerous power outages. The storm also brought intense winds, with recorded gusts up to 184 km/h in Ireland and 217 km/h in Scotland, leading to extensive structural damage, hazardous travel conditions, and further environmental impacts like blizzard conditions in higher elevations of Scotland. This episode will explore the science behind this record storm and its impacts on both the Republic of Ire...
2025-02-0428 minIDRiM Podcast#1 - Introduction to the IDRiM Society (Prof. Norio Okada and Prof. Ana Maria Cruz)Guest:
Prof. Norio Okada (Kyoto University, Japan)
Prof. Ana Maria Cruz (Kyoto University, Japan)
Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, UK)
Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Kyoto University, Japan)
More information about how to join the IDRiM society is available at: https://idrim.org/
Music: "Sunset" by Kai Engel, available at Free Music Archive, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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