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DECEMBER | 13th – 15th, 2024
Timings: 9:00am to 5:30pm IST

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TSUNAMI RISK REDUCTION
& RESILIENCE HYBRID EVENT

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

Amritapuri Campus
Kerala, India

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Call for Papers

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is pleased to invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit original research as a 4-page manuscript for the International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction & Resilience.

Thematic Areas

Call for Papers

Thematic Areas

Reflections on Two Decades of Advancing Tsunami Early Warning and Emergency Response

  • Assessments of progress in early warning systems since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
  • Evaluation of global, regional, and local emergency response mechanisms.
  • Lessons learned from past events and their influence on current preparedness strategies.

Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness and Strategies & Tools for Mitigation

  • Approaches to enhancing coastal zone management and tsunami risk mitigation.
  • Enhancing first responder (police/hospitals/fire/emergency services) capacity
  • Mitigation Policies for disaster risk reduction in tsunami-prone areas.
  • Infrastructure improvements and community preparedness programs.

Tsunami Response in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Detailed accounts of real-world tsunami responses and recovery efforts.
  • Comparative studies of tsunami-hit regions highlighting recovery and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Analysis of international cooperation in disaster response and recovery.

Innovations and Advances in Tsunami Early Warning Systems

  • Technological breakthroughs in tsunami detection, monitoring, and forecasting.
  • Applications of IoT, GIS, satellite communications, and AI in early warning systems.
  • Collaborative platforms for cross-border data sharing and response coordination.

Fostering Community Resilience for Safer Coastal Communities

  • Community-based risk reduction practices and participatory approaches to resilience.
  • Building capacities and raising awareness in vulnerable coastal regions.
  • Case studies on successful community engagement in disaster risk reduction.

Addressing the Psychosocial Impact of Disasters: Climate Change and Livelihood Vulnerabilities

  • Examination of the psychological and social impacts of tsunamis on affected communities.
  • Interventions to address mental health challenges and livelihood recovery.
  • The role of climate change in exacerbating vulnerabilities and risks to coastal populations.

AI and Data-Driven Modeling for Enhanced Tsunami Prediction and Risk Assessment

  • Exploring advancements in AI, machine learning, and data analytics for improving tsunami prediction accuracy and early warning capabilities.
  • Case studies on integrating big data, remote sensing, and real-time analytics for tsunami risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Innovations in predictive modeling, pattern recognition, and risk mapping using data-driven techniques.

We invite original research manuscripts of above thematic areas.

Submission Guidelines

Call for Papers

After Submission:

  1. Accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a full-length paper by January 15, 2025, and will be published in the Conference Proceedings in Geography and Sustainability Research (Springer). Abstract submission does not guarantee inclusion in the proceedings. Full papers will be peer-reviewed, and only those meeting Springer’s standards will be selected for publication.
  2. At least one author must register for the conference and present the abstract for inclusion in the proceedings.

Key Dates

  • Abstract Submission: Nov 25th, 2024,  Nov 30th , 2024
  • Notification of acceptance: Within 2 days of abstract submission
  • Full paper submission: Jan 15th, 2025

Contact  

For further details, please visit 
https://amrita.link/ictr3-2024 or
tsunamiconf@amrita.edu. 

We look forward to your contributions and participation in this important global dialogue.

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