A graphic with a light beige background and a large white text box centred on the left. At the top, in small uppercase green text, it reads “Our Sunday reading suggestion…”. Below, in larger green text, the title reads: “Human security, patriarchy and its manufactured insecurities: addressing capabilities, inclusivity and intersectionality for gender transformative change.” On the right side, a curved rainbow pattern arcs upward from the bottom corner, adding colour contrast.

This Sunday's #disasters & #LGBTQIA+ reading suggestion is;

Human security, patriarchy and its manufactured insecurities: addressing capabilities, inclusivity and intersectionality for gender transformative change (2025) by Maleeha Aslam

Link - www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b....

#InclusiveDRR

A hand holding scissors cuts coloured strings stretched across a world map, symbolising global connections being severed. On the right, text reads: “If a major donor can scale back or reframe its engagement with limited reputational consequence, it lowers the threshold for others to do the same.”

International development (& #DRR) will not simply “go back to normal” after 2028.

This is not just about US politics. It reflects a deeper shift in how development is funded, justified, & prioritised with real implications for inclusion & DRR.

My full thoughts here: bit.ly/4sw4GOc

#InclusiveDRR

Planting Seeds: An Indigenous Zine Fest takes place on Saturday 16th May, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

More information: www.newberry.org/calendar/zin...

The event will feature #zines by Indigenous creators from across the globe, as well as a range of hands-on art activities.

Humanity did that. Science did that. Publicly-funded research did that. Excellent universities did that. Diversity did that. International cooperation did that.

Artemis II is a perfect example of what we can do at our best.

Welcome home, Integrity crew!

Did you hear or feel the sonic boom from the Artemis II reentry? Fill out a “Did You Feel It?” report!

It will say earthquake but fill it out for the boom.

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

I hope they get their wish, I really do

A screenshot of a Facebook memory from 5 April 2019 by Kevin Blanchard, showing a post introducing a new logo for the #NoNaturalDisasters campaign. The image features a bold red speech bubble with the words “Disasters are NOT natural,” with “NOT” highlighted in white. Below the speech bubble is the hashtag #NoNaturalDisasters in black text.

Happy 7th birthday to the #NoNaturalDisasters logo!

A square graphic with a neutral beige background and a large curved rainbow stripe along the right edge. In the centre, a light grey box contains green text. At the top, smaller text reads “Our Sunday reading suggestion…”. Below, in larger text, it says: “Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines”.

This Sunday's #disasters & #LGBTQIA+ reading suggestion is;

Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines (2025) by V Raditz, Y Koning, N Villarán-Quiñones & J Martínez

Link - link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

#InclusiveDRR

A graphic with a soft pink background and diagonal stripes in light blue, white, and pink in the top right corner, reflecting the colours of the transgender flag. In bold black text, it reads: “International Transgender Day of Visibility.” Below, in smaller text, it says: “in the DRR and climate change sectors.”

🏳️‍⚧️ Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

If you work in #DRR, emergency management or climate change, inclusion must include transgender and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Learn, question assumptions, and design for everyone

Better inclusion means better outcomes

#InclusiveDRR

A screenshot of a news headline labelled “US” reads: “Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump.” A timestamp below says “7h ago.”

The second hand embarrassment is strong with this one.

The arse-kissary is just 😬😳

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This Sunday's #disasters & #LGBTQIA+ reading suggestion is;

Disasters, Intimate Partner Violence, and Sex and Gender-Diverse Communities (2025) by Clare E. B. Cannon & Katherine Kovach 

Link - link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

#InclusiveDRR

Laurel Hubbard: Who is the transgender weightlifter making history at Tokyo 2020? New Zealander, Laurel Hubbard, is set to make history when she competes in women's weightlifting at Tokyo 2020 on Monday (2nd August). An almost career-ending injury could have derailed her Olympic dream, but now she's on track to push for the podium in Japan

The banning of trans women from the Olympics is one of the most disgusting examples of bigotry I can recall.

There was literally ONE trans woman to compete at the Olympics. She failed to record a lift.

5 years ago the Olympics website lauded her.

Now the IOC regards her as an unperson.

IF/THEN: Women in Geoscience series- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology Short videos/animations feature a broad range of women in geoscience from around the world. These inspiring scientists describe their work, their interests, and their desire to inspire young women to ...

A few years ago, Jenda Johnson and I made a “Women in Geoscience” video series where inspiring scientists describe their work, their interests, and their desire to inspire young women to pursue STEM and STEAM. Please enjoy!

(Funded by IRIS and If/Then)

www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/v...

A wide bed of bright yellow daffodils curves across a green lawn beneath several large leafless trees. The sun is low in the background, shining through the branches and creating a warm glow and slight lens flare. Hedges and shrubs line the back of the garden, and the overall scene feels calm and seasonal.

London spring time

SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London TfL are also poised to increase 20mph zones and cut speed limits on the capital’s fastest roads later this year

This can’t come soon enough. 👏

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Conference announcement graphic with the title “Invisible in Risk: DRR & hyper-marginalised communities” under the heading “#DRRLive Presents”. The image shows faint silhouettes of diverse people standing together, including a person using a wheelchair on the left. The text states “Online / In Person” and “Save the date – 07 October 2026”. The background is light with a subtle grid pattern.

🚨 Save the date: 07 Oct 2026 🚨

Looking beyond the marginalised groups recognised in most frameworks, this one day conference will focus on communities who are hyper-marginalised & often pushed to the edges of #DRR due to social stigma and/or exclusion.

Speakers and details soon.

#InclusiveDRR

Conference announcement graphic with the title “Invisible in Risk: DRR & hyper-marginalised communities” under the heading “#DRRLive Presents”. The image shows faint silhouettes of diverse people standing together, including a person using a wheelchair on the left. The text states “Online / In Person” and “Save the date – 07 October 2026”. The background is light with a subtle grid pattern.

🚨 Save the date: 07 Oct 2026 🚨

Looking beyond the marginalised groups recognised in most frameworks, this one day conference will focus on communities who are hyper-marginalised & often pushed to the edges of #DRR due to social stigma and/or exclusion.

Speakers and details soon.

#InclusiveDRR

A graphic promoting a reading recommendation. At the top, in small green text, it reads “Our Sunday reading suggestion…”. Below, in large green text, the title reads “Suck It up Princess: The Queer Back Lash.” The text sits inside a light grey rectangular box centred on a beige background. A curved rainbow graphic runs from the lower right corner, showing the colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

This Sunday's #disasters & #LGBTQIA+ reading suggestion is;

Suck It up Princess: The Queer Back Lash (2025) by Dale Dominey-Howes

Link - link.springer.com/chapter/10.1....

#InclusiveDRR

Graphic with a red, gold, and blue background featuring the United Nations emblem in the top left corner. White text reads: “The world spent $2.7 trillion on its militaries in 2024.” To the right are two simple white outline figures wearing military helmets and body armour. At the bottom the source is cited as the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. A small arrow in the bottom right suggests there may be a following slide.

Global military spending reached $2.7tn in 2024.

Redirecting just 1% to #DRR would release $27 billion a year to reduce disaster risk. That could expand early warning systems, strengthen resilient infrastructure, & embed inclusive systems around the world.

#Disarmament.

Us Israel School Strike: ‘From Gaza to Minab’: Iran shares image of hundreds of graves being dug after 160 dead in school strike - The Times of India Middle East News: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi took to X to share a heart-wrenching photo of graves being dug after a joint military strike by US and Israel h.

This is monstrous. Don’t look away. 😢 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle...

A circular diagram illustrating the interconnections between conflict, disasters and marginalised groups. At the top left, a blue circle labelled “Conflict” lists displacement, inequality and violence. At the top right, a purple circle labelled “Disasters” lists environmental shocks, pandemics and hazards. At the bottom centre, a green circle labelled “Marginalised Groups” lists vulnerability, poverty and discrimination. Arrows flow between conflict and disasters in both directions, with the phrase “Increased Vulnerability” above them. Additional arrows link both conflict and disasters to marginalised groups. The left side notes “Increased Vulnerability” and the right side notes “Limited Access to Resources,” showing a reinforcing cycle between all three.

Conflicts are rising worldwide. #Conflict & disaster risk are closely linked.

Violence disrupts services, weakens governance and deepens inequality, increasing exposure to hazards, especially for marginalised communities.

If we ignore these links, risk grows.

#InclusiveDRR must address both.

White text on a dark teal background reads, “There never was a good war or a bad peace.” Below the quote, in smaller text, it says, “Benjamin Franklin, 1783.”

If I were a head of state, I would think setting a precedent that assassination is a legitimate tool of state competition would be unwise

A version of the popular “distracted boyfriend” meme set on a city street. In the foreground, slightly out of focus, a woman in a red sleeveless top walks past the camera. Over her chest is bold white text with a black outline reading: “Shiny AI governance framework.” Behind her, a man in a blue checked shirt is turning his head to look at her with an exaggerated expression of interest. Over his torso is the text: “AI for DRR.” Next to him, a second woman in a light blue sleeveless top looks at him with shock and disapproval. Over her torso is the text: “Inclusive data foundations.” The image suggests that those focused on “AI for DRR” are being distracted by new or high-profile governance frameworks, while neglecting the more fundamental issue of inclusive data foundations.

A bold graphic featuring a large red speech bubble outlined in black against a light grey background. Inside the speech bubble, the words “DISASTERS ARE NOT NATURAL” appear in uppercase letters. “DISASTERS ARE” and “NATURAL” are in black, while the word “NOT” is in white, creating strong contrast and emphasis. Beneath the speech bubble, the hashtag “#NoNaturalDisasters” is written in black, with the word “No” highlighted in red. The overall design is simple, high contrast, and visually striking, emphasising the message that disasters are shaped by human decisions and systems rather than being purely natural events.

We all know disasters are not natural. They are shaped by the systems we build.

The same is true for AI in DRR.

If marginalised communities are missing from the data, they are missing from the decision. The harm that follows is designed in, not inevitable.

#NoNaturalDisasters #InclusiveDRR #AI

I beg you, Gorton and Denton..

Do not let that ghastly idiot into parliament.

He's already got enough planet shaped chips on his shoulders, and one more won't hurt.

Isn't nature beautiful

It’s outside the scope of this report. But I agree. History shows unregulated systems, especially those with heavy environmental impacts, tend to harm marginalised communities most. The climate crisis heightens that risk, and AI may add to it.

I do not have an answer, but it is worth exploring.

A version of the popular “distracted boyfriend” meme set on a city street. In the foreground, slightly out of focus, a woman in a red sleeveless top walks past the camera. Over her chest is bold white text with a black outline reading: “Shiny AI governance framework.” Behind her, a man in a blue checked shirt is turning his head to look at her with an exaggerated expression of interest. Over his torso is the text: “AI for DRR.” Next to him, a second woman in a light blue sleeveless top looks at him with shock and disapproval. Over her torso is the text: “Inclusive data foundations.” The image suggests that those focused on “AI for DRR” are being distracted by new or high-profile governance frameworks, while neglecting the more fundamental issue of inclusive data foundations.

A meme summarising one of my key concerns about #AI.

Memes it seems are effective communication tools after all :)

#InclusiveDRR

This would be considered a human rights crisis elsewhere

Thanks but that's not what this report is about. There are plenty of other pieces out there covering that aspect.