Is Climate Change Increasing The Risk Of Disasters?

Natural Disasters could become more common under a scenario of continued increase in greenhouse emissions. Each time an extreme weather event causes significant loss of property and loss of life, a natural disaster is recorded.

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Chemical & Industrial Disaster Risk Management

The Resilient Talk on Chemical & Industrial Disaster Risk Management will enumerate and discuss the various process such as training, planning, and investment in safety measures are essential to mitigate the risks associated with these types of disasters and minimize their impact on public health and safety.

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Earthquake Preparedness & Response

Disaster preparedness and response requires a sound understanding of preparedness, response, and recovery needs and approaches. At the same time, these critical activities and approaches are heavily influenced by factors that are impacted by many contextual factors that determine both the scope and nature of preparedness and response. This online webinar will deliberate on how Earthquake Preparedness and Response effectively adopt the strategies and manage risks.

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Landslide Mitigation Measures & Strategies

Landslides, a geological phenomenon with the potential to cause widespread devastation, are one of the most prominent disasters of concern for India. As societies expand into hilly and mountainous regions, the understanding of landslides becomes crucial for sustainable development and disaster preparedness.

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Urban Flood Mitigation

Urban flooding is a serious problem as urban areas play host to vital economic infrastructures that need to be protected at all times. Any damage or loss of these vital infrastructures will lead to economic losses of great magnitude. Urban flood mitigation refers to the strategies and actions taken to reduce the impact of floods in urban areas.

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Panel Discussion on Environmental Conservation Mitigating Disaster Risks

Environmental conservation plays a significant role in mitigating disaster risks through various mechanisms. Intact ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, mangroves, and coral reefs act as natural buffers against disasters. Preserving and restoring natural habitats can mitigate flood risks for communities living in flood-prone areas.

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Barriers And Knowledge Gaps for Effective Heatwave Response

Extreme weather events have plagued humanity since its inception. Temperature extremes encompass heatwaves (HWs) and cold spells. Heatwaves (HWs) have become more frequent and intense in the past decades. Recent scientific assessments indicate that, as global temperatures continue to increase because of climate change, the number and intensity of extreme events are likely to increase.

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Harnessing Geospatial Technology for Disaster Management

The increased frequency of disasters has become a peril to human habitation across the globe, and how the recent geospatial technological advances can be harnessed to aid the disaster management in reducing loss of life and property. Harnessing the synergy between different geospatial technologies can significantly enhance capabilities in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

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Rescuing Humanity: Mission Evacuation from Ukraine

Russian invasion in Ukraine is the biggest state-against-state attack since World War II. Millions of civilians are caught in the middle of an escalating war and humanitarian crisis, and casualties are rising.

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Panel Discussion on Understanding the Disaster Resilience in Uttarakhand

The Himalayan Range —covering more than four million square kilometers from North-to-North east, is one of the world’s most significant, ecologically diverse mountain biomes, with extreme variations in vegetation.

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Geospatial Technologies for Smart Cities

Learning about Geospatial Technologies and knowing how its being used for Smart Cities applications.

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