The Avoidable Deaths Network is excited to announce its participation in the 2026 UNOCHA Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), where it will host two online sessions featuring selected experts and outstanding speakers. These sessions will take place from 03 to 04 March 2025, focusing on key issues in disaster risk reduction.
Online Sessions
Debate whether the Climate Crisis is a Communication Crisis
Description
This session explores the proposition that the climate crisis is fundamentally a crisis of communication, where information overload and ideological polarization hinder urgent action. By examining how media framing and health-centered narratives can bypass “echo chambers” and align with the UN Sendai Framework, the event will investigate new strategies for public engagement. The session features a two-round parliamentary-style debate where six participants compete for merit certificates, followed by a technical expert panel and a global Q&A session.
Date and Time
03 March 2026 / 14:30 to 16:00 (UTC+1)
Moderator
Muhammad Asad Tahir, PhD Researcher/GTA, University of Leicester, UK, Regional Coordinator, AND Pakistan
Speakers
Prof. James Fitchet, Professor of Marketing & Consumption, University of Leicester, UK
Dr. Christian Morgner, Senior Lecturer, Cultural and Creative Industries, Sheifiled University, UK
Siffa Zakria, PhD Researcher, Social Media Influencer, Communication Specialist, Climate Advocate, University of Leicester, UK.
Registration
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Campaigning to Reduce Avoidable Deaths in a Climate-Challenged World
Description
This session explores the motivations and impact of global campaigns dedicated to reducing avoidable climate-related deaths, highlighting how grassroots and multilateral movements champion equity and justice. Featuring a showcase of 10 diverse initiatives inspired by the International Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD), the discussion will reveal the passion and strategies driving life-saving advocacy worldwide. By fostering synergies and increasing visibility, the session aims to strengthen the Avoidable Deaths Network and critically evaluate the role of campaigning in preventing the most tragic consequences of the climate crisis.
Date and Time
04 March 2025 / 15:30 to 17:00 (UTC+1)
Moderators
Prof. Nibedita S. Ray-Bennett (University of Leicester, England)
Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita (Kansai University, Japan)
Prof. Alois Hirschmugl (DMAT Consulting KG, Austria)
Speakers
Rtd. Col. Sanjay Srivastava (Lightning Resilient India Campaign)
Mr. Vishal Pathak (Extreme Heat Mitigation Campaign)
Dr Fatima Akter (Early Warning for All (EW4ALL))
Md. Asad Tahir Jappa (Sustainable Development Goals)
Mr. Kentaro Murakami (Sea Side Gallery Campaign)
Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett and Dr Hideyuki Shiroshita (Global Campaign: International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD))
Mr. Rafiqul Montu (Coast Day and World Coast Day Campaign)
Mr. Ranjan Panda (Plastic-Free Picnic Challenge
Registration
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