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Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-271-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-271-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 1
Brief communication
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19 Jan 2026
Brief communication | Highlight paper |  | 19 Jan 2026

Brief Communication: Rejuvenating and strengthening the science–policy interface required to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

Joel C. Gill

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The paper delivers a timely and critical assessment of the Sendai Framework’s science–policy interface at a pivotal moment. This draws directly on insights from the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. The paper makes a high-impact contribution with direct relevance for global disaster risk reduction policy and practice, extending beyond 2030.
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This article looks at how science connects with policy to reduce disaster risks. Although the Sendai Framework says science is key, current efforts to bring together scientists and share their perspectives with other stakeholders are not as effective as they could be. We suggest three ways to improve this: include more voices, better share research, and create spaces to discuss key topics.
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