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There's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster. #NoNaturalDisasters #DisastersArePolitical #DRR #Disasters.

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just a quick reminder - there's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster.

drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldi...

Have a good Wednesday

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 6d

Imagine this world: after a storm, headlines say “Unsafe housing left thousands exposed” not “Natural Disaster.”

Response fixes inequalities, funding builds resilience, and leaders face questions.

Disasters are human-made.

More here - www.linkedin.com/posts/kevinb...

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Kevin Blanchard (he/him) @drrdynamics.bsky.social · Sep 6

UK phones will sound an emergency alert test tomorrow (Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm).

For those who need to keep a device private (e.g. survivors of abuse), you can switch these alerts off (steps in image below).

Please share this information widely.

More here - www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Grey background graphic with bold red title text: ‘Switching off UK emergency test alerts’. Subheading in black says: ‘Especially useful for people with phones they need to keep private (survivors of domestic abuse & violence etc.)’. Below, three sections give instructions. Apple (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Notifications, scroll to bottom, turn off Severe Alerts and Extreme Alerts. Android: Go to Settings and search Emergency Alerts, turn off Severe Alerts and Extreme Alerts. Other phones/tablets: Look in Messages or Settings (Sounds/General), find Wireless emergency alerts or Emergency broadcasts, turn off Severe, Extreme, and Test alerts.

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just a quick reminder - there's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster.

drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldi...

Have a good Wednesday

#NoNaturalDisasters

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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · Aug 29

We think we're so smart these days but some of the best ideas are old. This paper has been a cornerstone for my work, almost 50 years old. If we had listened we would have done everything possible to make development more equitable and reduce vulnerability to hazards.
www.nature.com/articles/260...

Taking the naturalness out of natural disasters - Nature

Phil O'Keefe, Ken Westgate and Ben Wisner argue the case that disasters are more a consequence of socio-economic than natural factors.

www.nature.com

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Kevin Blanchard (he/him) @drrdynamics.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Texas floods show why using the term “natural disaster” matters. Funding cuts and other idealogical choices shaped the crisis, calling it ‘natural’ or an "act of God" shifts blame away from those policy choices.

At least 84 people have died at time of writing.

#NoNaturalDisasters

A quote in large red text reads, "That was an act of God; it's not the administration's fault the floods hit when it did." Below, in smaller black text, it states: "Karoline Leavitt (White House press secretary), July 2025 speaking about the floods in Texas, which killed at least 84 people." The background is light grey.

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Kevin Blanchard (he/him) @drrdynamics.bsky.social · Jun 26

A slightly refreshed #NoNaturalDisasters disaster cycle, emphasising the root causes of disaster in inequality, power and greed.

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · Jun 9

We gathered in Geneva for The #NoNaturalDisasters Conference 2025 on Saturday, where we reflected on progress & re-imagined what’s next.

Change is happening - but we’re not done yet.

Want to help shift the conversation and reduce risk more equitably? DM or message us for more information.

#DRR

A group photo taken indoors at the #NoNaturalDisasters conference in Geneva. Around 40 participants of diverse backgrounds stand together smiling in a classroom-style room with long desks and large windows. A screen in the background shows several remote participants joining via video call. A tripod stands near the screen, suggesting a hybrid format. The atmosphere is relaxed and collaborative.

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · May 12

🚨 Join the 2nd #NoNaturalDisasters Conference! 🚨

📅 7th June 2025 | Geneva & Online

Take stock of 8 years of progress in shifting how disasters are perceived—not as natural but shaped by social, economic, and political factors.

🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/NND_Conf_2

#DRR

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · May 9

A reminder - Registration is now open for the 2nd #NoNaturalDisasters conference.

28 days left!

drrdynamics.com/nonaturaldis...

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · Apr 29

Our first BlueSky post & it’s a good one!

The 2nd #NoNaturalDisasters Conference on 7 June will reflect on 8 years of shifting how we understand disasters & explore what’s next for the campaign.

Join us online or in Geneva!

Register here: bit.ly/NND_Conf_2

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