THEMES

II. CONFERENCE THEMES

Climate Change

Climate modeling and prediction: Advances in climate modeling and prediction techniques, including global, regional, and sectoral models, and their applications in climate risk assessment and management.
Impacts and vulnerability assessment: Assessment of the impacts of climate change on different sectors and regions, and the vulnerabilities of different populations and ecosystems to these impacts.
Adaptation and resilience strategies: Strategies and policies for adapting to climate change impacts and building resilience in different sectors and regions, including land use planning, infrastructure design, and natural resource management.
Mitigation options and policy analysis: Analysis of different mitigation options and policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving climate goals, including renewable energy, carbon pricing, and emissions trading.
Socioeconomic and equity considerations: The socioeconomic and equity implications of climate change and its mitigation and adaptation measures, including their distributional effects across different populations, regions, and sectors.
Technology and innovation: Advances in climate-related technologies and innovations, including their potential for mitigating and adapting to climate change, and their social and environmental impacts.
Decision-making and governance: The role of modeling and simulation in supporting decision-making and governance processes related to climate change, including stakeholder engagement, participatory modeling, and policy evaluation.

Natural disasters

Disasters associated with climate change: The impacts of climate change on the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, and the development of adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management: The development and implementation of early warning systems for different types of natural disasters, and their effectiveness in reducing the impact of disasters.
Energy, water, food, and poverty nexus in the face of climate uncertainty: The interconnections between energy, water, food, and poverty, and their vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change.
Water resource management: The management of water resources in the context of natural disasters, including floods, droughts, and sea-level rise.
Water security and environment: The linkages between water security and environmental sustainability, and the challenges posed by natural disasters.
Modeling environmental change: The use of modeling and simulation techniques to understand the impacts of natural disasters and climate change on the environment, and to develop effective response strategies.
Financing in water resource management: The financing of water resource management initiatives, including disaster risk reduction and adaptation measures.
Na-Techs and natural hazard threats to critical infrastructure: The threats posed by natural disasters to critical infrastructure, including Na-Techs (natural-technological) events.
Multifaceted disaster and cascading disasters: The impacts of multifaceted disasters and cascading disasters on communities and the environment, and the development of effective response strategies.
The development of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques: The development of effective disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques, including early warning systems, community-based disaster risk reduction, and insurance mechanisms.
Discussion and development of effective warning and educational systems for risk management at all levels: The role of education and public awareness campaigns in disaster risk reduction and preparedness, and the development of effective warning systems for different types of natural disasters.
Vulnerability analysis and vulnerability trends: The analysis of vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change, including vulnerability assessments and trend analysis.
Emerging risks: The identification and assessment of emerging risks posed by natural disasters and climate change, including new types of hazards and their potential impacts.
Resilience against disasters: The development of community resilience against natural disasters and climate change, including community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives and capacity building

GIS and RS application in Climate Change and Natural disasters

Application of GIS and Remote Sensing in climate change monitoring and assessment
Mapping and spatial analysis of natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities
Use of GIS and RS in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
Multi-hazard risk assessment using GIS and RS
Climate change impact modeling using GIS and RS
Integration of GIS and RS with other technologies for disaster risk reduction
Use of citizen science and participatory GIS for disaster management
Spatial analysis of post-disaster impacts and recovery processes
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other geospatial technologies for disaster response and recovery
Use of GIS and RS in monitoring and managing natural resources and ecosystems in the face of climate change

Refugees and Displaced

Protection and assistance for refugees and displaced persons in emergency situations
Health and wellbeing of refugees and displaced persons
Education and livelihoods for refugees and displaced persons
Integration and social inclusion of refugees and displaced persons
Gender and age-sensitive approaches to refugee and displaced persons' issues
Mental health and psychosocial support for refugees and displaced persons
Humanitarian response and coordination in refugee and displacement settings
Innovative technologies and approaches for refugee and displacement response and management
International cooperation and partnerships for refugee and displacement issues
Legal and policy frameworks for refugee and displacement issues
Human rights of refugees and displaced persons
Environmental and climate change impacts on refugees and displaced persons
Resilience and community-based approaches to refugee and displacement issues

Information Technology in Disaster Management
Incorporating AI in Disaster Modeling and Management
Data Governance and Rules of data guardianship in Disaster Management
Solving Disaster Management problems using Contemporary AI and ML Algorithms
Security, privacy, and risk management in Disaster Management
Crowdsourcing Role in Disaster Management
Big data analytics, cloud computing, and IoT in Disaster Modeling and Management
Leveraging IoT Value in Enhancing Disaster Modeling and Management
Designing and Modeling of smart cities
Design of smart cities to address the needs of migrants
Managing Surveillance and Privacy in digital governments

Earthquake

Seismic Hazard Assessment and Prediction: Advancements in earthquake monitoring technologies, predictive models, and early warning systems.
Engineering and Structural Design: Innovations in seismic-resistant infrastructure and building design, retrofitting techniques, and case studies of successful earthquake-resistant structures.
Community Resilience: Strategies for enhancing community preparedness, public education, and awareness campaigns, and effective communication during earthquake events.
Emergency Response and Management: Best practices in emergency response planning, coordination among first responders, post-disaster recovery strategies, and lessons learned from past earthquakes.
Urban Planning and Policy Frameworks: Integrating earthquake resilience into urban planning, land-use policies, building codes, and regulations to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on cities.
Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts: Examining the long-term effects of earthquakes on society, economy, ecology, and the environment, including case studies and sustainable solutions.
Technological Innovations: Harnessing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and robotics for earthquake monitoring, damage assessment, and response operations.
International Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Facilitating partnerships, collaboration, and information exchange among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from different countries to foster global earthquake resilience.
Risk Communication and Public Engagement: Effective strategies for communicating earthquake risks, engaging the public in preparedness efforts, and addressing public concerns and misconceptions.
Lessons from Recent Earthquakes: Case studies and post-event analyses of recent major earthquakes, identifying key challenges, successful interventions, and areas for improvement.