Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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The IDRiM Podcast covers all things related to disasters. Whether it’s reviewing current and past disasters, exploring the latest research, providing a platform for young researchers to present their findings, or featuring senior researchers sharing their life stories and career journeys, the podcast delves into a wide range of topics in the field of disaster risk management. The IDRiM Society is a global network of experts, practitioners, and researchers dedicated to advancing the field of disaster risk management. The Society is based at Kyoto University, Japan.

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Recent Episodes

S2026E5 #53 - Introducing the IDRiM Outstanding Dissertation Award

Feb 24, 2026 32m

Summary:The International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the IDRiM Outstanding Dissertation Award. This award aims to…

S2026E4 #52 - Avoidable Deaths Network: Heatwaves

Feb 17, 2026 18m

Summary:This podcast episode explores the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) through a discussion with Vishal Pathak from the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) in…

S2026E3 #51 - ADN: Introducing the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD)

Feb 17, 2026 32m

Summary:This episode explores the global initiative International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) and the work of the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN), which aims to reduce preventable…

S2026E2 #50 - 1 Year of the IDRiM Podcast

Jan 28, 2026 43m

Abstract:In this 50th-episode anniversary special, hosts Haris Rahadianto and Mark Ashley Parry reflect on the first year of the IDRiM podcast, tracing its origins, early uncertainties, and…

S2026E1 #49 - Empowering Communities: A Bottom-Up Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction

Jan 27, 2026 1h 3m

Abstract:Conventional, top-down approaches have dominated disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives for decades, with central governments coordinating disaster preparation and recovery efforts,…

S2025E52 #48 - Cyclone Senyar [November 2025]: U-INSPIRE Indonesia Perspective, Part 2

Jan 20, 2026 46m

Abstract: This discussion examines the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia in late 2025, affecting millions across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Joined by…

#47 - Cyclone Senyar [November 2025]: U-INSPIRE Indonesia Perspective, Part 1

Dec 23, 2025 48m

Abstract:In this episode of the IDRiM podcast, we explore the devastating floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia in late 2025, affecting millions of people across Aceh, North Sumatra,…

S2025E46 #46 - Cyclone Senyar [November 2025]: Background

Dec 16, 2025 44m

Abstract:This podcast episode examines the rare and devastating floods that struck Sumatra between 21 and 30 November, bringing together experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology to explain…

S2025E45 #45 - Interception reduction from deforestation and forest fire increases large-scale fluvial flooding risk

Dec 09, 2025 1h 3m

Abstract:Catastrophic flooding has been noted to occur with greater frequency following deforestation, but limited observations have been available to test this connection over large spatial scales.…

S2025E44 #44 - IDRiM 2025 - Conference Review

Oct 28, 2025 1h 3m

Summary of Episode:The episode features Dr. Haris Rahadianto and Dr. Mark Ashley Parry reflecting on the 2025 IDRiM Conference held on the Greek island of Samos. They begin by describing the…

S2025E43 #43 - IDRiM Awards 2025 - Norio Okada Distinguished Implementation Science Award [Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett and Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita]

Oct 14, 2025 30m

Background:Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett is a Professor of Risk Management at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and the founding President of the Avoidable Deaths Network. Her research…

S2025E42 #42 - IDRiM 2025 Award Winner - Landmark Article [Prof. Saut Sagala]

Oct 09, 2025 11m

Abstract of Paper: A key element in risk management in countries susceptible to experiencing natural hazards is facilitating preparedness. While several theories of preparedness have been developed,…

S2025E41 #41 - IDRiM2025 Award Winner - Article of the Year Award (Mr. Fengyi Sun)

Oct 07, 2025 12m

Background:Fengyi Sun is a researcher and sustainability professional trained at Kyoto University, where he completed his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on disaster risk…

S2025E37 #40 - IDRiM 2025 Award Winner - New Investigator Award [Dr. Dimitrios Tzioutzios]

Oct 06, 2025 11m

Background:Dr. Dimitrios Tzioutzios is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, working in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial…

#39 - Celebration of IDRiM 2024 YSS Winners [Mr. Pritam Ghosh, Dr. Haris Rahadianto, Mr. Akihiro Suzuki, Dr. Ryo Tsuchida]

Sep 22, 2025 59m

Background:This episode celebrates three of the top winners from last year’s YSS competition. We discuss their research, how it has developed over the past year, the benefits they received from…

S2025E38 #38 - IDRiM 2025 - An Introduction (Prof. Miranda Dandoulaki)

Sep 19, 2025 25m

Background to the Conference:The 15th International Conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society (IDRiM2025), titled “Advancing disaster risk reduction in islands and remote…

S2025E37 #37 - Cognizance of Climate Change Within the United Kingdom. Part 2. (Dr. Mark Ashley Parry)

Sep 02, 2025 41m

Abstract:This paper discusses the multifaceted perceptions of climate change within the United Kingdom. Whilst the understanding of anthropogenic climate change has gained prominence in more recent…

S2025E32 #36 - Cognizance of Climate Change Within the United Kingdom. Part 1 [Dr. Mark Ashley Parry]

Aug 26, 2025 40m

Abstract:This paper discusses the multifaceted perceptions of climate change within the United Kingdom. Whilst the understanding of anthropogenic climate change has gained prominence in more recent…

S2025E35 #35 - Polycrisis and Systemic Risk: Assessment, Governance, and Communication. Part 2 (Dr. Huan Liu and Prof. Ortwin Renn)

Aug 19, 2025 41m

Abstract:The emphasis of integrated disaster and risk research has shifted from topical analysis, such as dealing with natural hazard-related disasters, technological accidents, or environmental…

#34 - Polycrisis and Systemic Risk: Assessment, Governance, and Communication. Part 1 (Dr. Huan Liu and Prof. Ortwin Renn)

Aug 12, 2025 38m

Abstract:The emphasis of integrated disaster and risk research hasshifted from topical analysis, such as dealing with natural hazard-related disasters, technological accidents, or environmental…

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IDRiM Podcast has published 53 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Science.

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IDRiM Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.

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