
#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 inters...
10 Jun 202528min

#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 ...
3 Jun 202539min

#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 a...
28 Mai 202558min

#19 - Youth Perception of Climate Change. Part 2
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 this e...
20 Mai 202534min

#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 ne...
13 Mai 202537min

#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 elect...
6 Mai 202556min

#16 - State of Disaster Research and Practice. How is it different between a European and Asian Perspective? Part 2
Abstract: 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...
29 Apr 202545min

#15 - State of Disaster Research and Practice. How is it different between a European and Asian Perspective? Part 1
Abstract: 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 di...
22 Apr 202556min


















