We’re pleased to share that ‘Integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Seychelles: Challenges and proposed strategies’ by Daniel Etongo, Uvicka Bristol, Daniel Cetoupe, Jade Landry and Jean-Claude Labrosse is the first release in our special collection, 'SASDiR 6th Biennial Conference Edition’, guest edited by Dewald van Niekerk and Manta Nowbuth. This article ‘serves as a guide for Seychelles and other countries on how to effectively link DRR and CCA to minimise duplication of efforts and enhance the efficient use of human and financial resources while concomitantly achieving the objectives of DRR – to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience’, providing valuable knowledge for our readers. Access the article here: Vol 17, No 2 (2025). Stay connected for future updates!

The concluding article of our special collection, 'Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Southern Africa Society for Disaster Reduction (SASDiR)' guest edited by Dewald van Niekerk, is now available! Explore ‘Lessons learned from the risk-informed urban development initiative in the SADC region’ by  Letebele, K.E., De Araujo, M.A.A.L., Belle, J.A., Shigwedha, F.A., Bakajika, L.N., Ochieng, G. et al.,  and delve into the final insights on the alignment with ‘Regional Assessment on Urban Vulnerability and Resilience in SADC Member States’ by conclusions provide a series of recommendations for risk-informed urban development in the SADC region. Read it here: https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/browseSearch/sections/view?sectionId=22. Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za.