Graphic with a beige background and a partial rainbow arc running across the lower right and upper right edges. In the centre is a pale grey square containing green text. At the top, in smaller capital letters, it reads: “Our Sunday reading suggestion…” Below, in much larger text, it reads: “Disasters, Intimate Partner Violence, and Sex and Gender-Diverse Communities”.

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

A graphic with a beige background and a curved rainbow design in the bottom right corner. At the top, in small green text, it reads “Our Sunday reading suggestion…”. Below, in larger green text, the title reads: “Bury Your Friends in the Morning, Protest in the Afternoon, Dance All Night: Imaginaries of Resistance in the Epistemology of Disasters and Social Change.”

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

Bury Your Friends in the Morning, Protest in the Afternoon, Dance All Night: Imaginaries of Resistance in The Epistemology of Disasters and Social Change (2025) by Carol Hay

Link - bit.ly/4csIjoK.

#InclusiveDRR

Square graphic with a neutral beige background and a large pale grey text box centred slightly to the left. At the top of the box, in small dark green capital letters, the text reads: “Our Sunday reading suggestion…”. Below this, in larger green text, the main title reads: “Queer diffabilities in Uganda: Experiences of intersectional complexity and the urban climate crisis.” From the bottom right corner of the image, a large rainbow arc rises diagonally upward, showing the colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The rainbow partially sits behind the grey text box, creating a layered effect. The overall design is clean and minimal, using green typography and a pride rainbow motif to highlight the theme of queer identity and intersectionality.

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

Queer diffabilities in Uganda: Experiences of intersectional complexity and the urban climate crisis (2025) by McQuaid, K., Crawford, N. J. W.

Link - eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...

#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

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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

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.

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

Something Borrowed, Something New: Navigating the Emerging Field of Queer Disaster Studies (2025) by W Leonard, D Dominey-Howes, A Rushton, M Cianfarani, L Overton & H Wu

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

#InclusiveDRR

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

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

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

Re-Gendering the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: Experiences of Gender Diverse Groups from India and the Philippines (2025) by Aditi Sharan & JC Gaillard.

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

#InclusiveDRR

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After 15+ years in #DRR, I’m still seeing the same conversations about inclusion and the same reluctance to change the systems behind exclusion.

I’ve shared some reflections on where inclusive DRR may be stalling and why.

bit.ly/4kGlsIh

#InclusiveDRR

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

No One Left Behind?: The Impact of the Climate Emergency on Gender and Sexual Minorities and Their Marginalisation in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2025) by Andrew Dalton

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

#InclusiveDRR

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

Recognition and relationship-building: key ingredients for effective collaboration between disaster management agencies and community (2025). Authors on next post

Link - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti....

#InclusiveDRR

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

Climate Justice in Action: Activism and Adaptation in Eastern Africa (2026) by McQuaid, K., Crawford, N.J., Mare, A. and Nanduddu, S.

Link - bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/downloadpdf/...

#InclusiveDRR

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7 years ago today we saw a masterclass in how not to demonstrate gender equality.

#Gender #InclusiveDRR

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

Risk Narrative of Emergency and Disaster Management, Preparedness, and Planning (EDMPP): The Importance of the ‘Social’ (2022) by Brielle Lillywhite & Gregor Wolbring

Link - www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15....

#InclusiveDRR

Screenshot of a LinkedIn post by Kevin Blanchard. The post begins with the text: “Disaster risk reduction (DRR) depends on cooperation across borders, yet the global systems that support that cooperation are under …” followed by a “see more” truncation. Below the post text is a list of linked news articles. The first is from The Guardian, with a headline about Jim Chalmers discussing the Canadian prime minister’s denunciation of Donald Trump, and includes a small portrait image of a suited man. The second link is from New Statesman, titled “Mark Carney’s lessons for Keir Starmer,” with a thumbnail image showing two people in front of Canadian flags. The third link is from The Guardian, titled “‘Nostalgia is not a strategy’: Mark Carney is emerging as the unflinching realist ready to tackle Trump,” with a close-up image of Mark Carney against a blurred background. The post shows that it was shared 24 minutes ago.

There were some really interesting points in @mark-carney.bsky.social speech at #Davos2026 that felt relevant to #InclusiveDRR and international development more broadly.

So I wrote a short piece on it, that can be found here - bit.ly/45n2oIG

Maybe a smaller multilateralism is the way forward?

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

Toward equitable coastal community resilience: Incorporating principles of equity and justice in coastal hazard adaptation (2023) by Natasha Fox, Jenna H. Tilt, Peter Ruggiero, Katie Stanton and John Bolte.

Link bit.ly/3YKRCs4

#InclusiveDRR

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

The Text Before All Things (2025) by Leah R. Kimber

Link - bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/monochap-oa/...

#InclusiveDRR

A square graphic with a light beige background. At the top, small uppercase text reads “our sunday reading suggestion…”. Below, in large green text, the headline reads: “Living ‘gender empowerment’ in disaster and diverse space: youth, sexualities, social change, and post-hurricane Katrina generations”. A curved rainbow motif appears in the bottom right corner and along the right edge of the image.

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

Living “Gender Empowerment” in Disaster and Diverse Space: Youth, Sexualities, Social Change, and Post-Hurricane Katrina Generations (2025) by Lisa Rose-Anne Overton & Anastasia Christou

Link - www.mdpi.com/2673-995X/5/...

#InclusiveDRR

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Interested in designing and implementing inclusive disaster risk reduction policy?

I’m running a six week online course linking policy to practice, with a strong focus on inclusion and equity.

Starts January 2026.

Details and sign up: drrdynamics.com/learning

#InclusiveDRR #DRR

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We're taking a short break from our Sunday reading suggestions.

We'll be back 04 January 2026.

For those who celebrate, may we wish you a wonderful festive season & happy new year.

#InclusiveDRR #LGBTQIA

For anyone interested in #InclusiveDRR and the inclusion of gender and sexual minorities voices in deciding how we respond to disasters - take a look!

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Interested in learning how to design and implement #InclusiveDRR policy & practice?

I am running a six week online course that focuses on linking policy & practice, with a strong emphasis on inclusion & equity.

Registration closes on 30 Dec '25.

Details & sign up here:
drrdynamics.com/learning

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

Transforming Disaster Risk Governance: Towards More Collaborative and Inclusive Approach for Tsunami Risk Reduction (2025) by Laely Nurhidayah, Riyanti Djalante, Agus Suntoro & Ismeti

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

#InclusiveDRR

Photograph of a conference meeting room with participants seated around a U shaped table, listening and taking notes. At the front of the room, a large screen displays a presentation slide titled “ICIMOD Overview of regional DRR trends and thematic insights: HKH region,” with a speaker joining remotely on screen. Two empty chairs and a small table are set on the stage area beneath the screen, indicating a formal hybrid meeting setting.

Great to speak at the HKH DRR Hub meeting this morning and share details of my project on HKH regional trends and insights.

Thanks to @icimod.bsky.social for convening.

Valuable discussions on where policy meets practice within this diverse region of the world.

#InclusiveDRR

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Last chance to sign up. Registration closes 30 December. Please repost & share widely if you can.

This is a 6 week, self-paced course on #InclusiveDRR, linking policy and practice. Aimed at #DRR, climate, humanitarian and policy professionals/students.

Runs 6 Jan–16 Feb 2026.

bit.ly/DRRD_Learning

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

Analysis of Health, Disability, Gender & Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Nepal using a Human Rights-based Approach (2023) by Hridaya Raj Devkota, Chandrakala Sharma, Muna Sharma

Link - dcidj.uog.edu.et/index.php/up...

#InclusiveDRR

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

Gendered Vulnerabilities and Sexual Violence: Intersecting Inequalities During the 2024 Floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil (2025) by Júlia de Freitas Sampaio

Link to the paper - papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

#InclusiveDRR

A promotional graphic for DRR Dynamics. The background shows shelves filled with books. A yellow box at the top reads “Free to access library on inclusive DRR.” Below, a screenshot of the DRR Dynamics website displays the logo and a list of publications, including reports on intersectionality and emerging risks, a World AIDS Day 2025 briefing note, an inclusive methodology case study, an LGBTQIA+ addendum to the Gender Action Plan, a 2024 intersectionality report series, and the DRR Day 2024 briefing note.

I have been building a free, open library of research on #InclusiveDRR since 2014.

All publications are available to download and use. I hope they support your work or studies.

Take a look here: lnkd.in/eMVgrwKW

#DRR