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International Conference on  Tsunami Risk Reduction & Resilience

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TSUNAMI RISK REDUCTION
& RESILIENCE (ICTR3)

Two Decades since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Reflections, Learnings and Innovations
DECEMBER | 13 – 15, 2024
Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST | 4:30 am to 12:30 PM CET | 3:30 AM to 11:30 12 PM UTC
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Amritapuri Campus
Kerala, India

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About

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

Key Events

  • Engaging keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions
  • Poster sessions, research presentations, and photography exhibits

Watch this space for the exciting lineup of events 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.

Thematic Areas

Call for submissions

Join Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Submissions are invited in the form of papers, 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.

Thematic Areas

Registration

Registration Fee for Students

₹500 INR 

Registration Fee for Others

₹1500 INR 

Registration fee includes access to full conference, refreshments, lunch, and a networking dinner.

Registration

Registration Fee for Students

₹500 INR 

Registration Fee for Others

₹1500 INR 

Registration fee includes access to full conference, refreshments, lunch, and a networking dinner.

KEY THEMES

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

Highlights

Gold Sponsor
Publishing Partner
Technical Co-Sponsor

Organizing Committee

Program Chair 

Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh

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

Co-chair 

Founder Member,
National Disaster Management Authority

technical Committee

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cevdet Yalciner
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cevdet Yalciner

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering Research Center, Middle East Technical Unversity, Ankara, Turkey

Prof. Mokbul M Ahmad
Prof. Mokbul M Ahmad

Head, Department of Development and Sustainability
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Dr. Sheri R. Levy
Dr. Sheri R. Levy

Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, New York, USA

Prof. Dr. Martin Zimmer
Prof. Dr. Martin Zimmer

Professor of Mangrove Ecology, University of Bremen

Dr. Jonatan A. Lassa
Dr. Jonatan A. Lassa

Research Fellow, Charles Darwin University, Indonesia

Dr. Sharmista Banerjee
Dr. Sharmista Banerjee

Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati, India

Dr. Girija Shankar Panigrahi
Dr. Girija Shankar Panigrahi

Assistant Professor, School of Social, Financial, and Human Sciences, KIIT

SCHEDULE

Inaugural Ceremony and   Plenary Sessions
FridayDec 13th
Inaugural Ceremony and Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions, Field Visit and Cultural Programs
SaturdayDec 14th
Plenary Sessions, Field Visit and Cultural Programs
Plenary Sessions,  Worshop  and Validectory Session
SundayDec 15th
Plenary Sessions, Worshop and Validectory Session

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Associate Sponsor
Affiliate Sponsor
Technical Co-Sponsor

Participating Organizations

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

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 charges are Rs 250 per day per person.

Additional accommodations are also available in nearby hotels. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly. ‎

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