As part of the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) 2026 Global Campaign, the Avoidable Deaths Network delivered a special ADN Podcast Series in collaboration with the Integrated Disaster Risk Management Society (IDRiM Society). Featuring 15 distinguished speakers from 9 countries, the series showcased diverse global perspectives on reducing avoidable disaster deaths through research, policy, community engagement, youth leadership, and creative approaches.
The Avoidable Deaths Network would like to express its sincere appreciation to the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management for its valuable collaboration and support in strengthening international dialogue and partnerships for disaster risk reduction.
All podcast recordings are available through the link below.
| Release Date | Episode Title | Speakers | Host / Co-Hosts | Theme | Podcast Link |
| 3 Feb 2026 | (IAD4AD 2026 Special) | Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett (University of Leicester, UK) Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita (Kansai University, Japan) | Dr. Irene Petraroli (University of Twente, Netherlands) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden) | International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) 2026 | Watch Episode |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Reducing Avoidable Heatwave Deaths in India | Vishal Pathak (All India Disaster Mitigation Institute) | Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | Exploring how Ahmedabad's Heat Action Plan, early warning systems, and community engagement are helping reduce avoidable deaths caused by extreme heat in India. | Watch Episode |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Avoidable Deaths Network: Pakistan Chapter | Tahira Kan (Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122, Pakistan) Asad Tahir (University of Leicester, UK) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, UK) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden) | Building Safer Communities Through Prevention, Road Safety, and Youth Awareness. | Watch Episode |
| 6 Mar 2026 | ADN Junior Champion Magazine | Anushka Koner(ADN, India) Arkoneil Ghosh(ADN, India) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | The ADN Junior Champion Magazine is led by junior champions Master Arkoneil Ghosh (Founding Editor) and Miss Anushka Koner (Deputy Editor). The magazine highlights the voices of children and frontline communities affected by climate change and extreme weather events. | Watch Episode |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Avoidable Deaths Network: Taiwan Chapter | Prof. Jie-Ru Chen (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan) Prof. Yi-Tzu Lin (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | Taiwan Chapter Launch: Strengthening Disaster Preparedness Through Global and Local Collaboration. Promoting Disaster Risk Education to Protect Vulnerable Communities. | Watch Episode |
| 3 Apr 2026 | (Multi-Theme Episode) | Dr. Winifred Ekezie (Aston University, UK) Dr. Ramya Pinnamaneni (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India) Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | Using Creative Arts and Communication to Raise Awareness of Avoidable Deaths. Building Future Leaders Through Research, Education, and Multi-Sector Partnerships. Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice to Prevent Avoidable Deaths. | Watch Episode |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Creative Arts, Awareness, and Disaster Preparedness in Africa and Bangladesh | Patience Andrew (Custodians of African Literature) Fatima Akter (University of Dhaka) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | Exploring how creative arts, education, early warning systems, and community engagement can help reduce avoidable deaths through awareness, preparedness, and social action. | Watch Episode |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Avoidable Deaths Network: Canadian Chapter | Dr. Ranjan Datta (Mount Royal University, Canada) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University) | Community-Led Prevention Through Indigenous Knowledge and Inclusive Action in IAD4AD. | Watch Episode |
| 26 June 2026 | Avoidable Deaths Network - Summary of IAD4AD 2026 | Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett (University of Leicester, UK) Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita (Kansai University, Japan) | Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University) | Avoidable Deaths Network - Summary of IAD4AD 2026 | Watch Episode |