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ICPEM's blog is a platform for sharing fresh perspectives, insights, and discussions on civil protection and emergency management. It features thought-provoking articles that challenge current thinking, highlight innovative practices, and explore emerging trends. The blog provides an opportunity for members and experts to contribute their ideas, promote knowledge exchange, and raise awareness of key issues in the field. Regular contributions from professionals and award winners offer valuable content to enhance understanding and drive progress in emergency management practices globally.
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Extreme Weather Preparedness, Planning, and Resilience: Moving Towards a Proactive Whole-of-Society Approach
Introduction On February 12, 2025, experts and practitioners from various sectors convened for the "Extreme Weather Preparedness,...

Stephanie Buller
Mar 44 min read
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#UKADR2024 Day 2 Part 2
The final afternoon of the #UKADR2024 Conference was the part I was most looking forward to.

Stephanie Buller
Jul 6, 20246 min read
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#UKADR2024 Day 2 Part 1
The second day of the #UKADR2024 Conference began with a brilliant keynote presentation by Adnan Khan, Chief Economist FCDO, LSE.

Stephanie Buller
Jul 6, 20246 min read
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#UKADR2024 Day 1 part 1
This is the second UKADR conference I've attended, and it has been an excellent networking and knowledge-sharing platform.

Stephanie Buller
Jul 6, 20246 min read
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Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Emergency Planning Through a 'Whole-of-Society' Approach – Part 1
olicy Foresight webinar on Improving Extreme Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Emergency Planning Through a 'Whole-of-Society' Approach.

Stephanie Buller
Mar 28, 20249 min read
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Second National Conference on Societal Resilience: Part 1
On the first day of the conference, we explored two critical themes critical to resilient societies: Leadership and stronger partnerships.

Stephanie Buller
Mar 11, 20245 min read
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Second National Conference on Societal Resilience: Part 2
Day two covered the themes of whole of society collaboration, VCSE partnership, the future of resilience and the next steps.

Stephanie Buller
Mar 11, 20248 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference Day 2 Part 2: The final afternoon, a sector moving from strength to strength to deliver impact (4/4)
Part 4 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to provide insight to those who weren't able to attend.

Stephanie Buller
Jan 5, 20248 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference: Day 2 Part 1 - building on the progress so far (3/4)
Part 3 of 4: An overview of the conference for those that weren't able to attend.

Stephanie Buller
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference - Day 1 Part 2 (2/4)
Part 2 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to enable those who weren’t able to attend to get the benefit of learnings.

Stephanie Buller
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research Conference - Day 1 Part 1 (1/4)
Part 1 of 4: A comprehensive overview of the event to enable those who weren’t able to attend to feel like they, too, were in the room.

Stephanie Buller
Jan 2, 20245 min read
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Overview of the Local Resilience, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Conference - November 2023
A candid and comprehensive overview of the Local Resilience, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Conference.

Stephanie Buller
Dec 22, 202313 min read
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UKADR / DRG Joint workshop part 6/6: Final Summary, pre & post event
Prior to the event, I decided to spend some time working through the agenda and workshop questions. The idea being to put down my own...

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20238 min read
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UKADR / DRG joint workshop part 5/6: Discussion III: Interdisciplinarity and career progression
Discussion III: Interdisciplinarity and career progression. Chaired by Jaideep Gupte (Director of Research, Strategy, Innovation Arts and...

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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UKADR/ DRG joint workshop part 4/6: Discussion II. Collaboration & Coproduction
Discussion II: Collaboration and coproduction. Chaired by Jess Camburn (ELHRA), with panellists, John Rees (BGS), Demet Intepe (Practical...

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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UKADR/ DRG joint workshop part 3/6: Discussion I. Science at the Mid-term (Sendai)
Discussion 1: Science at the Mid-term Review (Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction) Chaired by Catherine Marsden (FCDO) with...

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) / DRG joint workshop part 2/6: Overview of the event
Networking Lunch Informal, very helpful and appreciated for an initial opportunity of getting to know people before the workshops begin....

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20235 min read
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The UK Alliance for Disaster Research / DRG Joint workshop part 1/6: Introduction
Last Monday, I had the enormous privilege of being invited to the UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) / Disaster Research Group...

Stephanie Buller
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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NCSR conference one week on, my final reflections
Timely, topical and critically relevant. As many of us will be aware the 2023 IPCC ARG 6 synthesis report for climate change came out...

Stephanie Buller
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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Global Developments in Disaster Science and Considerations for Communication
A brilliant report, on recent developments in disaster science by UNDRR (United Nation’s Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) which...

Stephanie Buller
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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