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DECEMBER | 13th – 15th, 2024

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON TSUNAMI RISK REDUCTION
& RESILIENCE

Two Decades since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Reflections, Learnings and Innovations

Amritapuri Campus
Kerala, India

Objective

Photo Competition

The competition aims to visually document and raise awareness about the aftermath of tsunamis, resilience-building initiatives, preparedness strategies, and innovative solutions to mitigate disaster risks.

Categories

Tsunami Impact and Recovery

  • Photos depicting the devastation caused by tsunamis, the immediate response, and the recovery process in affected communities.

Preparedness and Risk Reduction Efforts

  • Images showcasing measures taken to prepare for tsunamis, such as early warning systems, community evacuation drills, and mitigation infrastructure.

Community Resilience

  • Photographs that reflect the strength, adaptation, and resilience of coastal communities in the face of tsunami threats and other disasters.

Technological Innovations for Disaster Management

  • Visuals capturing technology-based interventions like IoT devices, monitoring systems, or advanced disaster warning tools.

Climate Change and Vulnerability

  • Images highlighting how climate change is affecting coastal areas and increasing their vulnerability to tsunami and other disaster risks.

Submission Guidelines

Photo Competition

Please send your submissions to tsunamiconf@amrita.edu with the title “Photo Competition

  • Submission Format: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF formats (high resolution preferred).
  • Number of Entries: Each participant may submit up to 5 photographs.
  • Description: Each submission should include a brief caption (max 150 words) explaining the context of the photo and how it relates to the theme.

Submission Deadline: December 05, 2024

Contest Overview

Photo Competition

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Eligibility

    • Open to all conference participants, including researchers, students, policymakers, industry professionals, and community members.

Judging Criteria:

    • Relevance to Theme: How well the photo captures the theme of tsunami risk reduction and resilience.

    • Visual Impact: The overall composition, quality, and creativity of the image.

    • Storytelling: The ability of the photograph to tell a compelling story of resilience, preparedness, or recovery.

    • Originality: Uniqueness and authenticity of the photo in conveying the message.

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Prizes:

Certificate and a feature in the conference proceedings and publications.

Exhibition:

    • Selected photos will be exhibited during the conference both physically and digitally, providing participants and attendees with a powerful visual narrative of tsunami resilience.

Announcement of Winners:

    • Winners will be announced on the final day of the conference.

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