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Saison cyclonique 2021-2022 : la PIROI vous ouvre ses portes !
Comme chaque année lors de la saison cyclonique, la PIROI se tient prête à intervenir si un pays de la région est impacté par un événement météorologique. En amont de l'ouverture de la saison cyclonique 2021-2022, de nombreuses actions de préparation aux catastrophes...
PIROI participates in the French Red Cross Foundation’s “Research Snapshot” webinar
During the 5th edition of the “Research Snapshot” webinar held by the French Red Cross Foundation, PIROI had the privilege of taking part in discussions with researchers in meteorology, anthropology, sociology, and psychology on the theme “Indian Ocean: a region of...
Awareness raising with school pupils about the behaviour to adopt in a flooded environment
Since 2017 and as part of the Inondation, nout kartié lé paré flood risk outreach project, implemented with the island’s municipalities and inter-municipalities as well as the Regional Board of Education, PIROI has been raising awareness with those in Reunion who are...
“Humanitarian transition in the Indian Ocean”: a look at the French Red Cross Foundation’s international conference
The French Red Cross Foundation’s annual international conference was held this year on 1 and 2 July 2021 in Reunion Island on the theme “Humanitarian transition in the Indian Ocean”.Co-organised with PIROI, the Institute for Research and Development, and the...
Water treatment in emergencies: a practical workshop in Mayotte
From 10 to 12 September 2021, PIROI organised at Combani (Mayotte) a training workshop on water treatment in emergencies for response team members and local water management stakeholders. When emergencies occur, PIROI response focuses on emergency shelter construction...
SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins: an innovative lighting solution is now part of PIROI stocks
Illustration: Pau Gasol Valls - Red Social Innovation After two years of partnership with the Humanitarian Design Bureau, SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins are now part of PIROI’s pre-positioned stocks of equipment in Reunion Island. As the cyclone season approaches,...
Atelier régional sur le droit international des catastrophes dans l’océan Indien : 7, 8 et 9 septembre 2021
La PIROI et le programme sur le droit des catastrophes de la FICR ont le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à l'Atelier régional sur « le droit international des catastrophes dans l'océan Indien », qui aura lieu du 07 au 09 septembre 2021, de 9h00 à 11h30 (East...
“International Disaster Law in the Indian Ocean” regional workshop on 7, 8 and 9 September 2021
PIROI and the IFRC’s Disaster Law Programme have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the regional workshop on “International Disaster Law in the Indian Ocean” which will take place from 7 to 9 September 2021, 9 to 11:30am (East Africa Time).
Spotlight on the Paré pas Paré anniversary event
Photo credit : Rémi Barbe - PIROI/French Red CrossOn 24 July 2021, PIROI organised a special event to raise awareness about natural risks in Reunion, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paré pas Paré project. Over the course of the day, 424 members of the public...
Celebrating 10 years of the Paré pas Paré project: anniversary event on 24 July 2021
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Paré Pas Paré [“Ready or not?”] project, PIROI will be organising a unique event to raise awareness about the risks related to natural hazards in Reunion Island. On 24 July from 9am to 5pm at the Jardins de la Plage in...
7th edition of the International Conference of the French Red Cross Foundation : “Humanitarian transition in the Indian Ocean area”
This year the French Red Cross Foundation will hold its annual international conference on 1 and 2 July in Reunion Island on the theme of “Humanitarian Transition in the Indian Ocean”. Co-organised with PIROI, the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), and the...
PIROI produces a methodological guide for disaster risk education in SIDS
Since its creation in 2000, the Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROI) has placed particular emphasis on strengthening risk-related knowledge through awareness raising and education, risk governance and community resilience building. In this purpose,...