The OpenDRI team is super excited about UR2016 in Venice! As always, the schedule is jam packed full of interesting and innovative sessions that we can’t wait to participate in and learn from. The themes of open data, community participation in risk assessment, and improving risk communications are all hot topics at this event. We’re excited to see this ideas continue to gain traction in the Understanding Risk Community.
At this UR, we are releasing a new short video that gives an introduction and overview of the Open Data for Resilience Initiative:
We also are launching a brand new publication, the OpenDRI Policy Note and Principles, and co-organizing a number of sessions. Read the resource post for details!
Tuesday
09:00 – 17:00 Learning InaSAFE through open data for resilience serious game! – GFDRR, Open Data for Resilience Initiative (OpenDRI), InaSAFE, DM Innovation, Australian Aid & Kartoza, Room: Sala A
13:00 – 15:00 Responsible data use in understanding risk – UN OCHA, GovLab, Humanitarian Data Exchange & GFDRR, Room: Sala B+C
Thursday
16:00 – 17:30 – Breaking Barriers for the Common Good: Open Data and Shared Risk Analysis in Support of Multilateral Action
Friday
14:00 – 15:30 – Bridging the divide: Digital humanitarians and the Nepal earthquake