Geneva: A great place to learn

After the global platform: stay a little longer

 

As a DRR practitioner or researcher, chances are that you will already be in Geneva this June: From June 2 - 6, the 8th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will be hosted by UNDRR and the Government of Switzerland (if you haven’t registered yet, you may do so now).

Use the weekend for post-conference recovery and enjoy Geneva, the lake, and the beautiful mountains.

The DRR Summer School 2025 will run from Monday to Wednesday (9-11 June), just across the road from where the GDPRR is held.

At the Varembé Conference Center (CCV), we have booked Room Lausanne. Coffee/tea and lunch will be served at the venue (and is included in the school fees).

Frequently asked questions

  • Bookings for the DRR Summer School close at 11.30pm (GMT) on May 9, 2025. However, seats are limited to 45 and may sell out sooner - so be quick!

  • Yes, the DRR Summer School will need to have at least 30 participants by 31 March 2025. In case this number is not reached, the DRR Summer School will need to be cancelled. In this case, all participants will receive 100% refund of fee payments.

  • Yes. Payment of school fees is due upon registration.

  • In case the DRR Summer School is cancelled, all registered participants will receive a 100% refund of school fees.

    In case you need to cancel your booking, the following will apply:

    • A 75% refund will be issued if the cancellation is made up to 60 days before the start date of the DRR Summer School.

    • A 50% refund will be issued if the cancellation is made up to 30 days before the start date of the DRR Summer School.

    • No refund will be provided in case of cancellations made 30 days or less before the start date of the DRR Summer School.

  • For general enquiries, contact:

    Bruno Haghebaert at brunohaghebaert@gmail.com.

    Note that we cannot assist with bookings of flights and accommodation or visa-related matters.