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There's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster. #NoNaturalDisasters #DisastersArePolitical #DRR #Disasters. https://drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldisasters

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#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 4d ago

We're very happy to see @iom.int getting onboard with our #NoNaturalDisasters campaign. One by one the UN agencies are seeing sense. The full article can be found here: bit.ly/4fAAwGI

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 6d ago

A reminder: Disasters are not natural. The #NoNaturalDisasters campaign challenges the misleading idea that disasters are natural, arguing that while hazards may be unavoidable, their impacts are largely shaped by human decisions, inequality and vulnerability. www.drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldi...

Graphic for the #NoNaturalDisasters campaign. A large red speech bubble contains the words “Disasters are not natural” in bold black and white text, with “#NoNaturalDisasters” written underneath in black and red.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The 2026 UCL Disaster Risk Reduction Summer School will take place 10–14 August 2026. A five-day course exploring why disasters are not natural, and how risk is shaped by systems, decisions and inequality. More info: bit.ly/NND_Summer2026. #NoNaturalDisasters

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Happy 7th birthday to the #NoNaturalDisasters logo!

Cabot Institute for the Environment @cabot-institute.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We need a global assessment of avoidable climate-change risks. To understand the urgency of emissions reductions, policymakers and citizens need a full analysis of what is at stake. www.nature.com/articles/d41... from @eunicelo.bsky.social @climatedann.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social @nature.com

We need a global assessment of avoidable climate-change risks

To understand the urgency of emissions reductions, policymakers and citizens need a full analysis of what is at stake.

nature.com

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We all know disasters are not natural. They are shaped by the systems we build. The same is true for AI in DRR. If marginalised communities are missing from the data, they are missing from the decision. The harm that follows is designed in, not inevitable. #NoNaturalDisasters #InclusiveDRR #AI

A bold graphic featuring a large red speech bubble outlined in black against a light grey background. Inside the speech bubble, the words “DISASTERS ARE NOT NATURAL” appear in uppercase letters. “DISASTERS ARE” and “NATURAL” are in black, while the word “NOT” is in white, creating strong contrast and emphasis. Beneath the speech bubble, the hashtag “#NoNaturalDisasters” is written in black, with the word “No” highlighted in red. The overall design is simple, high contrast, and visually striking, emphasising the message that disasters are shaped by human decisions and systems rather than being purely natural events.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Super excited to announce a new Kyrgyz translation for our #NoNaturalDisasters factsheet: bit.ly/NND_Kyrgyz

Screenshot of a webpage titled “Press information” with a list of languages shown as blue links on the left, including Arabic, Bahasa (Indonesian), Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Kyrgyz, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili and Urdu. The word “Kyrgyz” is highlighted with a red box. On the right is a large red speech bubble containing the text “Disasters are not natural” in black and white capital letters. Below the speech bubble is the hashtag “#NoNaturalDisasters”.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#NoNaturalDisasters

lokman tsui@lokman.org · 8mo ago

International media, you can do better than this. "Bamboo" is maybe exotic and a compelling hook but it is too easy. The real story here is the growing culture of corruption, including a lack of accountability and oversight, that enabled a chain of human errors that led to this disaster.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Just a quick reminder - there's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster. drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldi... Have a good Wednesday #NoNaturalDisasters

A red speech bubble with bold black and white text that reads “DISASTERS ARE NOT NATURAL”. Below the bubble is the hashtag “#NoNaturalDisasters” in black and red text.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Happy Halloween #NoNaturalDisasters

Halloween-themed graphic with cobwebs, bats, and spiders. The text reads: “Calling disasters ‘natural’ is the scariest trick of all. It hides the human choices that make them deadly.” Below is a red speech bubble with the words “Disasters are not natural” and the hashtag #NoNaturalDisasters.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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... #NoNaturalDisasters

White background with bold black text at the top reading “Imagine a world where #NoNaturalDisasters isn’t needed.” Below is a large red speech bubble with the words “DISASTERS ARE NOT NATURAL” in black and white text. At the bottom is the hashtag “#NoNaturalDisasters” in black with “No” highlighted in red.

Kevin Blanchard (he/him)@drrdynamics.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Just a quick reminder - there's no such thing as a 'natural' disaster. drrdynamics.com/-nonaturaldi... Have a good Wednesday #NoNaturalDisasters

Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪@lisaschipper.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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.

nature.com

Kevin Blanchard (he/him)@drrdynamics.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

Kevin Blanchard (he/him)@drrdynamics.bsky.social · last yr.

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

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 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

Graphic promoting the #NoNaturalDisasters Conference on 7 June 2025 in Geneva and online. Bold red text at the top reads 'BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!!'. Below, the conference title '#NoNaturalDisasters Conference' is displayed in black text. A QR code is placed at the bottom, with the event date and location in smaller black text

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · last yr.

A reminder - Registration is now open for the 2nd #NoNaturalDisasters conference. 28 days left! drrdynamics.com/nonaturaldis...

#NoNaturalDisasters @nonaturaldisasters.bsky.social · last yr.

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