DMISA Disaster Risk Reduction Conference 2025
Schedule
Wed, 22 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Sun City Resort | Rustenburg, NW
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Practitioners and stakeholders in Disaster Management and related disciplines are cordially invited to theDMISA DISASTER RISK REDUCTION CONFERENCE 2025
When: 22 – 23 October 2025 (Pre-conference Workshop on 21 Oct)
Where: Sun City Resort (Convention Centre), Rustenburg, Northwest Province
DMISA, the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa, is the professional association and community of practice for Disaster Management in Southern Africa and the SAQA recognised professional body for Disaster Management in South Africa. We proudly present:
DMISA DRRC 2025:
A Decade of Sendai in Southern Africa: Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead
As we reflect on ten years of implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in Southern Africa, DRRC 2025 brings together diverse voices to critically assess progress, identify remaining gaps, and chart a practical way forward.
Our esteemed panel of local and international speakers will unpack key dimensions of disaster risk reduction, with a focus on:
The Sendai Framework 2015-2030 – Priorities for action, Targets, indicators and priorities, Mid-term review, Regional perspectives, Making global targets meaningful at community level.
G20 DRR 2025 – Resilience for All: Strengthening Disaster preparedness and resilience through solidarity and global cooperation. African experiences and priorities.
Protecting and Empowering Youth – Investing in young people as change agents for a disaster-resilient and sustainable future.
Addressing Current and Emerging Risks – Navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing climate, technological landscape, and global risk environment. Resilient neighbourhood infrastructure.
Championing Inclusion and Equity – Advancing gender equality, accessibility, and the rights of marginalised communities to ensure no one is left behind.
Accelerating Collective Action – Driving transformative, community-led solutions that align with sustainable development and climate resilience goals.
Advancing DRR with technology – The use of Technology, Innovation, and Early Warning Systems for Urban/Rural Resilience. Effective multi-hazard early warning systems and Early Warnings for All.
Disaster Risk Financing and Collaboration for Urban / Rural Resilience
The Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa’s Annual Disaster Risk Reduction Conference is a highlight on the Disaster Management calendar. The Institute is recognized as the mouthpiece of the Disaster Management profession in Southern Africa and the annual conference is a critical in-person learning and networking opportunity. Proudly presented by the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) in partnership with Bojanala District Municipality and supported by the South African National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), SALGA and SANTAM the conference provides an annual opportunity for a diverse range of stakeholders in disaster management from across Africa to gather and share skills, knowledge and experience.
This year’s conference will be held at Sun City Resort, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the Northwest Province, South Africa.
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Sun City Resort, Telkom, Moses Kotane, 0316, South Africa, RustenburgEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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