Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction

21/05/2026

📣GeoDRR news. Events organized by institutions participating in the GeoDRR Project provide an opportunity to promote the MSc program in Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction GeoDRR.

One such event was World Water Day 2026. It was celebrated at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on May 16, 2026, at Padang Kawad in Penang. 💧🌍

➡️The event, held under the patronage of the Chief Minister of Penang, attracted over 1,500 participants. The celebrations included a wide range of activities, such as the Water Run, watercolor and painting contests, exhibitions, educational booths, and community programs aimed at promoting water conservation and environmental sustainability.

➡️Through its exhibition booth, the USM Faculty of Humanities presented, among other things, master’s degree programs in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction and other interesting scientific and educational initiatives.

Thank you USM for the information and your commitment to promoting GeoDRR!🙏❤️

10/05/2026

❗️GoDRR news. While browsing the Internet,💻🌏💫 we came across an article about Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction GeoDRR: "Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Industry Partnership:
Keys for the Development of the Masters of Geomatics in Disaster Risk Reduction Curriculum". We read it. It’s interesting.👍 Best regards to UNIVERSITY OF CORDILLERA UC.🙂

09/05/2026

❗️GeoDRR news. A series of earthquakes in Southeast Asia with a magnitude of approximately 6.0 (8-9.05.2026). They affected, among others, the Philippines and a population of about 20,000 people.
For more details, see, for example:

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06/05/2026

❗️The successful completion of the Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction GeoDRR Consortium Project led to the “Young Researchers Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction” held this morning at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). That is why we are making an exception and sharing this brief update.
❤️We invite you to apply for the GeoDRR MSc program in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines!
🌍 Successfully completed the Young Researchers Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction this morning at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

The programme featured:
✅ 5 keynote speakers
✅ 30 research paper presentations
✅ Active participation from students and young researchers

The workshop provided a valuable platform for sharing ideas and research on disaster risk reduction, climate change, resilience, and sustainability.

Thank you to all speakers, presenters, participants, and organisers for making the programme a success. We look forward to more collaborations and impactful research in the future. 🌱

10/04/2026

📣GeoDRR News. Tropical Cyclone SINLAKU-26 has been classified as a red alert. It made landfall on Guam on April 9–10 with winds of 194 km/h. 180,000 residents are at risk. Detailed information is available on research websites.
General information, e.g., at:

An early season surge of tropical activity in the western Pacific has produced several storms, as an strengthening tropical storm threatens the U.S. territory of Guam.

10/04/2026

📣GeoDRR news. Generally, we do not promote other commercial events on the social media profiles of the GeoDRR Project, which is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus CBHE program. But perhaps this is one exception that proves the rule, and underscores the importance of DRR - as an example of the strong interest in and advancement of DRR topics achieved by the entire GeoDRR Project Consortium.👍🙂
(A one-day conference organized by Tamil Nadu Open University; thanks to Prof. Tan for the information🙏)

04/04/2026

Happy Easter to You and Your families!🙂🙏 May these days be filled with warmth, hope, and joy! 🪺🐣🌼
All the good things!🫶✨✨✨🙂
Krzysztof M. Tomiczek, GeoDRR, Easter 2026

27/02/2026

📣GeoDRR news (source: GDACS). The annual GDACS meeting and other sessions organized by GDACS partner organizations (EC JRC and ECHO, UN-OCHA, UNOSAT) will take place during the Humanitarian Network and Partnership Weeks (HNPW) from March 2 to 12, 2026, at the International Conference Center (CICG) in Geneva.
🌎🌍🌏As global challenges evolve, so too does effective crisis management and humanitarian assistance. The GDACS sessions during HNPW 2026 aim to address these challenges by seeking innovative solutions to enhance regional preparedness and decision-making capabilities. The first session will focus on the strategic evolution of the Global Disaster Awareness and Coordination System (GDACS). The second session will explore how new technologies and scientific innovations can strengthen early response capabilities.☄️
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12/02/2026

📣GeoDRR news. From Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM MY) ...🙂👍
🎓Interested in the Bachelor of Geo-Information & Disaster Risk Reduction (MSc GeoDRR) program at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)?
Through this short video, you can learn more about this program from the perspective of the students themselves.
🎥About This Video
- Sharing based on students' real experiences
- Showing the learning environment and interactions in a realistic way
- Recorded spontaneously, without prior preparation.
- If there are any shortcomings in the presentation, please excuse us 🙏
🌎Why is the MSc GeoDRR attractive?
- Combines GIS, Remote Sensing, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Focuses on floods, droughts, climate change, and natural hazards.
- Suitable for those who wish to pursue a PhD or a career in the professional and policy fields.
📅Important information
👉Next intake: September 2026
🌱Join the USM academic family, learn from real-world issues, and use spatial technology to address social & environmental challenges.
💬Want to know more about the MSc GeoDRR?
Leave your questions or comments in the comments section. Thank you! 😊

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11/02/2026

📣GeoDRR News. Tropical cyclone GEZANI-26 has been moving from the South West Indian Ocean since February 6 and is hitting Madagascar and Mozambique.🌪️ A population of 1.3 million in Category 1 or higher is at risk. Maximum wind speed 211 km/h - Category 4. Maximum storm surge 0.6 m (10 Feb 22:00 UTC).🌊
Specialized information, e.g. at GDACS.
General information, e.g. at: https://apanews.net/mozambique-braces-for-tropical-storm-gezani/

Forecast models show Gezani moving towards the Mozambique Channel and potentially hitting the country’s coast by Wednesday.