Partners

African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

ICIPE Duduville Campus, Kasarani, P.O. Box 45917 - 00100, Nairobi - Kenya.

Our Mission: To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development.

Akiba Mashinani Trust (AMT)

Kirichwa Road, off Menelik Lane, PO Box 20509–00100, Nairobi, Kenya,

Akiba Mashinani Trust is Muungano's finance vehicle, an agency established in 2003 to raise and structure capital in order to achieve community and individual plans.

AMT operates across 14 counties in Kenya. Its primary clientele are women who live in informal settlements. 

Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

Head Office, SM Tower, 24th Floor, 979/69 Paholyothin Road, Samsen Nai Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an intergovernmental organization that works to build the resilience of people and institutions to disasters and climate change impacts in Asia and the Pacific.

British Geological Survey

British Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG

BGS is a leading provider of applied geoscience services and has an extensive international programme of research, survey and monitoring, data management and dissemination, including major institutional strengthening programmes in the developing world.

Centre for Urban Research and Innovations (CURI)

P.O. Box 30197, 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya.

The Centre seeks to create a forum for exploring innovative methodologies for enabling planners and professionals in the built environment to be more responsive and effective in addressing urban challenges in contemporary and future African urban settings. 

Colegio de Ingenieros (Merlo)

9 de Octubre N25-12 y Av. Colón, Piso 1, Quito, Equador

Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. 

They deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, they go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

DASK compulsory earthquake insurance scheme

Altunizade Mahallesi, Ord Prof. Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Caddesi, No: 20, 34662, Üsküdar / İstanbul. 

Department for International Development

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. We are tackling the global challenges of our time including poverty and disease, mass migration, insecurity and conflict. Our work is building a safer, healthier, more prosperous world for people in developing countries and in the UK too.

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies

As the world’s second, and Ireland’s only, Institute for Advanced Studies, DIAS is a globally embedded institution that attracts scholars and academics from around the world.  It conducts and publishes advanced research across three disciplines: Celtic Studies, Theoretical Physics and Cosmic Physics.  DIAS also leads Ireland’s participation in a number of international research endeavours that focus on big unanswered questions for mankind.

Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre

Bayes Centre, 47 Potter row, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT.

Our mission statement is: 'To accelerate the effective exploitation of novel computing throughout industry, academia and commerce.'

FLACSO-Equador

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales Sede (FLACSO), Diego de Almagro, Quito 170201, Ecuador.

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)

8 Waldegrave Rd, Teddington TW11 8HT.

GNDR is the largest international network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters world-wide.

Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

Library Road, Brighton, BN1 9RE, UK.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change. In partnership with the University of Sussex, IDS is ranked first in the world for development studies by the QS University Rankings.

International Centre for Climate Change and Development

International Centre for Climate Change and Development is an environmental research institute established in 2009 through a joint collaboration between IIED, Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies, and Independent University, Bangladesh.

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) - Human Settlements

80-86 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8NH, UK.

Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence, working in partnership with others.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM)

Kemalpaşa Neighborhood, 15 Temmuz Şehitleri Street No:5 34134 Fatih / İstanbul.

Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI)

Bogazici University, 34684 Cengelkoy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Earthquakes studies are the primary objective of the Institute, and have been integrated with post-graduate and doctorate studies in Earthquake engineering, Geodesic and Geophysics departments. Thus, Kandilli has become the first institution ever to combine education, research and implementation activities within its organization.

Kings College London - Department of Geography

Bush House (North East Wing), 30, Aldwych, London WC2B 4BG.

The Department of Geography is a vibrant community of students, teachers and researchers. Our holistic approach encompasses both human and physical geography perspectives on global challenges and pressing environmental, geopolitical, urban and rural issues.

Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI)

Maserah House, Kenyatta Market, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kounkuey Design Initiative is a community development and design nonprofit. We partner with under-resourced communities to advance equity and activate the unrealized potential in their neighborhoods and cities.

Leeds Beckett University - School of Built Environment and Engineering

Leeds Beckett University City Campus Leeds United Kingdom LS1 3HE.

The School of Built Environment and Engineering is a community of award winning staff and students who are passionate about their subject area and making a difference to the way we plan, design, construct, protect and maintain the world around us. 

Makerere University

Makerere University's Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Climatic Sciences offers crosscutting academic programmes and research, combining the aspects of Human, Physical and Environmental Geography. Their research foci spans climate science, climate change and earth observation; Coupled human-environment systems, demography and development; disaster risk management and reduction and Urban and regional systems, transformations and sustainability.

Met office - Science and Technology

FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB, UK.

We apply our expert science and information technology to develop mission support tools and information delivery systems, to assist military decision-makers.

Middle East Technical University - Faculty of Arts and Science

Üniversiteler Mh., Dumlupınar Bulv. No:1, 06800 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey.

Municipio del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Venezuela between Chile and Espejo, Quito, Ecuador.

Nairobi City County Assembly

P.O.Box 45844, Mama Ngina St, Nairobi, Kenya.

National Polytechnic School (Ecuador)

Ladron de Guevera E11-253, Quito 170517, Ecuador.

National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET)

Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response (DPER).
Block P, Road CR-13, House 65,  Sainbu Awas, Bhainsepati, Lalitpur Metropolitan City-25, Nepal.

NSET's Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Division develops concepts and imparts skills and knowledge to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response capacity in institutions and the community. 

Natural Environment Research Council

The Natural Environment Research Council is the UK's largest funder of independent environmental science, training and innovation, delivered through universities and research centres.

Northumbria University - Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Sutherland Building, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST.

Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic & social and arts & cultural needs of the communities.

Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

203 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ, UK.

ODI promotes global progress and prosperity by focusing on improving the lives of the world's poorest people. Explore our major research themes, programmes and partnerships.

Practical Action South Asia Office

Indira House, House No.1114 Panipokhari Hill, Kathmandu Nepal.

Secretaria de Gestion de Riesgos (SGR)

Building Integrated Security Center , CP: 092301 / Samborondón - Ecuador. 

Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS)

NK Singh Marga-306, Min Bhawan-34, Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS) is a research institute aspiring to become the ‘Centre of Excellence’ in South Asia led by a vibrant team of academics and researchers of national and international repute. It was established in 2011 as a platform for advanced research, policy engagement and scholarly exchange, with a thematic focus on environment and climate change, democracy and governance, disaster risk management, urban resilience etc.

TED University - Department of Sociology

Ziya Gökalp Caddesi No:48 06420, Kolej Çankaya ANKARA.

At TEDU Sociology department, we aim to train individuals  who can think critically, understand the nature, structure, and dynamics of social life on local and global levels, transpose universal knowledge to Turkey’s unique conditions, and apply this knowledge to different career paths.

Tribhuvan University - Central Department of Geology

Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal.

CDG has become known for producing of sound geoscientists with outstanding academic results. 

Tribhuvan University - Institute of Engineering

TU Rd, Kirtipur 44618, Nepal.

The Mission of the Institute of Engineering is to provide quality engineering education and research in the frontier engineering areas relevant primarily to nation.

UN-Habitat

UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.

UNDRR

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) works towards the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses to ensure a sustainable future.

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

UNESCO seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

United Nations Development Programme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Campus Cumbayá, Diego de Robles s/n, Quito 170901, Ecuador.

University College London (UCL) - Department of Civil Environmental and Geomatic Engineering

Kings Cross, London WC1E 6DE.

UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department with a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. We currently hold a substantial EPSRC research portfolio in civil engineering, with research projects and centres linking with industry leaders, reflecting a broad multidisciplinary view of the engineering world.

University College London (UCL) - Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction

South Wing University College London, Rm 38, 2nd floor, Main Quadrangle, London WC1E 6BT.

Understanding global risks and reducing disasters presents a major challenge that requires coordinated and collaborative action. The Institute aims to achieve leadership in risk and disaster reduction both in the UK and internationally.

University of Bristol - Civil Engineering

Queen's Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK.

Our multi-disciplinary research addresses the global need for delivering long-term, sustainable performance of existing and new infrastructure systems.

University of Bristol - School of Earth Sciences

University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK.

Part of the internationally acclaimed Faculty of Science, our school is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in the Earth Sciences, having been ranked in the top four UK departments of its kind since 2001.

University of Bristol - School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies

University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK.

SPAIS – the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies –  is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment with close to sixty academic staff, where prominent scholars of sociology and politics and international relations teach and research on pressing theoretical questions and engage in cutting-edge empirical research.

University of Cape Town

UCT is an inclusive and engaged research-intensive African university that inspires creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship; enhancing the lives of its students and staff, advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order and influencing the global higher education landscape.

University of East Anglia (UEA) - School of Environmental Sciences

Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK.

We are ranked first for research impact in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education REF 2014 Subject Analysis). We influence policy at the highest levels on climate change, atmospheric and ocean science, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation. 

University of East Anglia (UEA) - School of International Development

The School of International Development at UEA is a leading global centre of excellence in research and teaching in international development.

University of Edinburgh - Moray House School of Education

Holyrood Campus, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ.

Moray House School of Education and Sport has been making a major contribution and impact to the field of education both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced, improved and transformed learning and teaching and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond.

University of Edinburgh - School of Engineering

Sanderson Building, Robert Stevenson Road, The King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3FB.

The School of Engineering’s vision is to advance and transmit the knowledge base of engineering to meet society’s aspirations, creating and engineering the answers to global problems.

University of Edinburgh - School of Geosciences

The King's Buildings, James Hutton Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FE.

The largest and most successful interdisciplinary grouping of geoscientists and geographers in the UK, with a growing and cosmopolitan academic and research staff of more than 300 academic and research staff; more than 100 non-academic staff; around 470 postgraduates (half of whom are on taught masters courses), and over 1,100 undergraduates. 

University of Leeds - School of Earth and Environment

University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.

The School of Earth and Environment is home to one of the largest groupings of Earth, environmental and social scientists tackling global issues such as climate change, energy, water and sustainable development. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

University of Nairobi - Department of Architecture and Building Science

Mamlaka Rd, Nairobi City, Kenya.

Our vision is to be a world class School of Architecture, built on a deep appreciation of African values, engaged in qualitative and meaningful pursuit of knowledge in order to fulfill the aspirations of the community in the continuing search for humane living and working environments.

University of Nairobi - School of Physical Sciences

Prof Mourice Alala Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

Our mission: To provide relevant or demand-driven courses/programmes in science, producing well-informed, employable and adaptable graduates with broad skill base and a capacity for life-long learning and challenges.

University of Newcastle, School of Engineering

Our research spans engineering disciplines, from fundamental principles to multi-disciplinary projects. We tackle global challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy, transport, water supply, and waste management. Our research is enabled by world-class laboratories and facilities.

University of Nottingham - School of Geography

Sir Clive Granger Building, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.

The School of Geography strives for excellence in all of its activities, from teaching to research. The school is ranked in the top 100 worldwide for geography according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

University of Plymouth - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK.

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a long-established reputation for international excellence in teaching and research. 

University of Reading - Department of Meteorology

Whiteknights Rd, Reading RG6 6BG, UK.

Finding solutions to the critical problems in the natural environment requires talented scientists committed to pushing frontiers. Individuals with the knowledge, skill and curiosity to apply the principles of physics and mathematics in new ways.

University of York - Stockholm Environment Institute

Third Floor, Environment Building Department of Environment and Geography University of York, 290 Wentworth Way, York YO10 5NG, UK.

The Stockholm Environment Institute at York is one of the constituent centres of the Stockholm Environment Institute, an independent, international research organisation committed to the implementation of practices supportive of global sustainable development.