13th International Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM2023)

The Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) Society, which was launched in October 2009 at the 9th IIASA-DPRI Conference on Integrated Disaster Risk Management in Kyoto, Japan with the participation of over 100 international experts, practitioners, and individuals from more than 20 different countries working in the disaster risk management field. The main objective of the IDRiM Society is to promote knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary research, and development on integrated disaster risk management contributing to the implementation of success models for efficient and equitable disaster risk management options.

The 13th International Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM2023) is set to take place at IIT Roorkee, hosted by the Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management. Scheduled from September 28 to September 30, 2023, the conference will serve as a significant platform for experts and researchers to share insights, discuss innovations, and collaborate on integrated approaches to disaster risk management. This gathering underscores IIT Roorkee's commitment to advancing knowledge in the field and fostering international cooperation for a resilient and sustainable future.

Lab's Contribution

The SeDiRe Lab made significant contributions to the IDRiM Conference. Professor Srikrishnan played a key role in the organizing committee, and a lab member actively volunteered throughout the event. Professor Srikrishnan chaired the technical session on "Hazard mapping and modelling, spatial vulnerability assessment, and disaster risk," alongside Professor Zoltan Torok and Dr. Surajit Ghosh.

Lab members Anamika Sekar and Sudhanshu Dixit presented their research works during the conference. Anamika Sekar shared insights on "Early warning system for rainfall-induced landslides in India: a status update," while Sudhanshu Dixit presented on "Understanding the catchment characteristics for developing an early warning system in Lesser Himalayas" within the technical session on "Monitoring and early warning and natural and biological hazards."

Anamika Sekar further presented a poster during the poster session, showcasing the lab's research findings. Sudhanshu Dixit's remarkable achievement was highlighted, as he secured the 4th position in the Young Scientist Session Award, reflecting the lab's dedication to advancing knowledge in disaster risk management.

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