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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 Posters

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites students, researchers, practitioners, and community members to participate in the International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction & Resilience by submitting poster presentations. This conference, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, aims to foster knowledge exchange and innovation in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and resilience.

Thematic Areas

Call for Posters

Thematic Areas

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

  • Assessments of progress in early warning systems since the 2004 tsunami.
  • Evaluations of global, regional, and local emergency response mechanisms.
  • Lessons learned from past events influencing current preparedness strategies.

Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness and Strategies & Tools for Mitigation

  • Approaches to enhancing coastal zone management and tsunami risk mitigation.
  • Strategies for building the capacity of first responders (e.g., police, hospitals, emergency services).
  • Policy development for disaster risk reduction in tsunami-prone areas.
  • Infrastructure improvements and community preparedness programs.

Tsunami Response in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Real-world accounts of tsunami responses and recovery efforts.
  • Comparative studies of tsunami-hit regions focusing on 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.
  • Cross-border data sharing and response coordination platforms.

Fostering Community Resilience for Safer Coastal Communities

  • Community-based risk reduction practices and participatory approaches to resilience.
  • Initiatives for building capacities and 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

  • Psychological and social impacts of tsunamis on affected communities.
  • Interventions for mental health and livelihood recovery in coastal populations.
  • The influence of climate change on vulnerabilities in coastal areas.

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

  • Advances in AI, machine learning, and data analytics for improving tsunami prediction accuracy.
  • Case studies on integrating big data, remote sensing, and real-time analytics in tsunami risk assessment.
  • Predictive modeling, pattern recognition, and risk mapping using data-driven approaches.

We welcome posters that align with the above conference themes.

Submission Guidelines

Call for Posters

  • Poster Format: Posters should be in A0 size, portrait orientation, summarizing the research background, methodology, key findings, and alignment with the thematic area. The poster heading should include the title, name (s) of the author(s), organization, and presenting author’s e-mail. 
  • Submission Portal: amrita.link/ictr3submitwork
  • Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024

After Submission:

  1. Accepted posters will be displayed at the conference venue and other platforms. Candidates should bring a hard copy of the poster in A0 size. Printing on cloth or paper is encouraged.
  2. At least one author must register for the conference and present the poster for inclusion in the proceedings.
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