To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is organizing the International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction and Resilience from December 13 – 15, 2024.
Organized in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development, the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF), and the Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications, the conference aims to advance disaster preparedness, risk management, and community resilience.
Email : tsunamiconf@amrita.edu
Join a global community of experts, researchers, and policymakers at this conference focused on advancing tsunami risk management and resilience. With nine thematic areas, discussions will span critical aspects of disaster preparedness and response, including:
Plenary Sessions
Poster Presentations
Workshops
Paper Presentations
Field Visits
Gala Dinner with Cultural Performances
This conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, students, policymakers, industries, and community members to discuss the lessons from the past, the current interventions and innovations, and future advancements in tsunami risk management and mitigation.
Join Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami by participating in an international conference, poster presentations, and a photography competition. Engage in knowledge exchange, showcase resilience-building initiatives, and explore innovative solutions for disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Explore detailed submission guidelines below.
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₹1500 INR
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Reflections on Two Decades of Advancing Tsunami Early Warning and Emergency Response
Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies
Tsunami Response in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices
Innovations and Advances in Tsunami Early Warning Systems
Fostering Community Resilience for Safer Coastal Communities
Addressing the Psychosocial Impact of Disasters: Climate Change and Livelihood Vulnerabilities
Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems
This event will gather global experts, researchers, and policymakers to share advancements in disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and resilient community-building. With keynote sessions, tutorials, and a field visit to a “Tsunami Ready” village, the conference will foster collaboration on innovative solutions for tsunami response, emphasizing Amrita’s commitment to sustainable disaster management.
30 Speakers
14 Countries
9 Thematic Areas
Provost – Strategic Initiatives, International, Research & Innovation, AI + X | Dean, School for Sustainable Futures | Dean, International Programs | UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development | Director, Amrita Center for Wireless Networks & Applications
Prof. Vinod Chandra Menon
Founder Member,
National Disaster Management Authority
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering Research Center, Middle East Technical Unversity, Ankara, Turkey
Professor (Full) | PhD | Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
Professor of Mangrove Ecology, University of Bremen
Research Fellow, Charles Darwin University, Indonesia
Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati, India
Assistant Professor, School of Social, Financial, and Human Sciences, KIIT
The International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction & Resilience is being held at: Amrita University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus in Vallikavu, Kerala, India, situated in the serene village of Vallikavu besides the backwaters, Amritapuri campus is accessible by air, train, and bus. The two closest airports are in Cochin (140 km north of the campus) and in Trivandrum (110 km south of the campus).
Accommodations available on request. Accommodation may be arranged on campus on a sharing basis/ single occupancy based on the availability of the Institute’s Guest House / Hostels on payment basis.
Additional accommodations are also available in nearby hotels. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly.
Location
Leela Ashtamudi A Ravi Hotel
Kollam, 33 km from campus
Distance
33 km
Location
Amrit Regency
Aramathumadam- Manappally Rd,
Thodiyoor, 12 km from campus
Distance
12 km
Location
Hotel Memories Inn
Kulasekharapuram Junction, Puthiyakavu, Karunagappally, 6 km from campus
Distance
6 km
Location
Hotel Saugandhika Residency
N.H 47, Haripad, Nangiarkulangara, 23 km
froma campus
Distance
23 km
Location
Sreelakshmi Residency
Chooonad, Vallikunnam, Ilippakulam,
Oachira, 12 km from campus
Distance
12 km
Location
Royale Regency
NH66, Oachira, 7 km from campus
Distance
7 km
