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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-3559
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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-3559
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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15 Sep 2025
 | 15 Sep 2025
Status: this preprint is open for discussion and under review for Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (NHESS).

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

Joel C. Gill

Abstract. Here we discuss the health of the science-policy interface required to support implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Reflecting on the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Reduction, we identify weaknesses in current mechanisms for scientific engagement. While the Sendai Framework highlights science as foundational to effective risk reduction, engagement remains limited by ad hoc structures and unclear processes. This article proposes three steps to revitalise the science-policy interface, emphasising inclusivity, synthesising scholarly contributions to support knowledge sharing, and dedicated thematic forums. Strengthening this science-policy interface is essential to realising the Sendai Framework's objectives through and beyond 2030.

How to cite. Gill, J. C.: Brief Communication: Rejuvenating and strengthening the science-policy interface required to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, EGUsphere [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2025-3559, 2025.
Received: 23 Jul 2025 – Discussion started: 15 Sep 2025
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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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