{"id":144312,"date":"2026-01-27T09:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/?page_id=144312"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:59:09","slug":"urban-climate-and-disaster-risk-reduction-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/urban-climate-and-disaster-risk-reduction-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A research hub for a more sustainable and resilient urban future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Urban Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction Hub, a collaboration between Curtin University and Oxfam Bangladesh, was created to drive urgent climate action where it matters most: our cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cities are home to over half the world\u2019s population and generate 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That makes them both the frontline of climate challenges and the greatest opportunity for change. We\u2019re here to help cities transform into sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We unite world-class researchers, industry leaders, NGOs, and local communities to co-create practical, scalable solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. By focusing on urban areas, where the impacts of climate change are most concentrated, the Hub sparks innovation and empowers locally grounded responses to global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we\u2019re building a future where cities can lead the way in resilience, equity, and sustainability in the face of climate change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the Hub<\/h2>\n \n \n

In July 2025, Curtin University in collaboration with Oxfam in Bangladesh launched the UCDRR Hub to facilitate collaborative research by bringing together opportunities, researchers, industry and government in collaborative programs and projects. The Hub provides a highly engaged team environment that develops innovative and relevant solutions to address growing urban challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n

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Our vision<\/h3>\n

The vision for the hub is to serve as a collaborative platform that engages external stakeholders including industry partners, global universities and Curtin researchers, to promote scientific research, advocacy, capacity building, and coordinated action to address growing climate risks, particularly in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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What we do<\/h2>\n \n
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