Five pillars, one argument.

Sub-tracks

• Disaster Risk Assessment and Mapping

  • Multi-hazard risk assessment and vulnerability mapping
  • Geospatial intelligence and risk-informed decision-making
  • Climate and disaster data integration
  • Community-based risk identification and assessment

• Early Warning and Risk Communication

  • Multi-hazard early warning systems
  • Impact-based forecasting and risk communication
  • Last-mile warning dissemination
  • Traditional and indigenous knowledge for risk identification

• Science, Data and Knowledge Systems

  • Remote sensing, GIS, AI and predictive analytics
  • Disaster risk information systems and data sharing
  • Climate literacy and public risk awareness
  • Scientific research for evidence-based disaster planning

• Institutional Intelligence and Collaboration

  • Inter-agency coordination and information sharing
  • Community participation in risk assessment
  • Public-private and international knowledge partnerships
  • Capacity building for informed disaster preparedness

Sub-tracks

• Resilient Infrastructure and Construction

  • Disaster-resilient buildings and critical infrastructure
  • Building codes, safety standards and compliance
  • Retrofitting vulnerable infrastructure
  • Nature-based solutions and green infrastructure

• Risk-Informed Planning and Development

  • Land-use planning and hazard-sensitive development
  • Resilient urban and rural infrastructure
  • Infrastructure planning in fragile Himalayan regions
  • Sustainable and climate-resilient development

• Critical Infrastructure and Essential Services

  • Resilience of transport, energy and communication networks
  • Water supply, sanitation and healthcare infrastructure
  • Redundancy and continuity of essential services
  • Infrastructure safety and emergency access

• Infrastructure Governance and Management

  • Infrastructure risk assessment and resilience audits
  • Operation, maintenance and lifecycle planning
  • Public-private partnerships for resilient infrastructure
  • Standards, policies and best practices for resilience

Sub-tracks

• Early Warning Systems and Real-Time Monitoring

  • Multi-hazard early warning and alert systems
  • Real-time hazard monitoring and forecasting
  • Meteorological, hydrological and climate prediction
  • Seismic monitoring and earthquake risk assessment

• Digital Technologies, AI and Predictive Analytics

  • Artificial intelligence for disaster preparedness and response
  • Machine learning for hazard modelling and risk prediction
  • Big data analytics for disaster intelligence
  • Internet of Things and sensor-based monitoring

• Space Technology, Remote Sensing and GIS

  • Satellite-based disaster monitoring and rapid assessment
  • Remote sensing for hazard detection and vulnerability mapping
  • GIS and geospatial analytics for disaster management
  • Satellite communication and space-based emergency support

• Emergency Communication and Decision Support

  • Reliable emergency communication networks
  • Social media and crowdsourced disaster information
  • Mobile applications for warnings and emergency response
  • Integrated information-sharing and decision-support platforms

Sub-tracks

• Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Gender-responsive and disability-inclusive disaster management
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalised communities
  • Participation of women, youth and local institutions
  • Equitable access to disaster information and services

• Livelihood Security and Community Resilience

  • Climate-resilient agriculture and food security
  • Sustainable livelihood diversification and local enterprise
  • Community-based recovery and rehabilitation
  • Social protection and inclusive disaster recovery

• Ecosystem-Based Adaptation and Community Stewardship

  • Nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction
  • Community-led ecosystem restoration and conservation
  • Participatory watershed and natural resource management
  • Local stewardship of vulnerable mountain and coastal ecosystems

• Health, Well-being and Community Preparedness

  • Community-based emergency medical preparedness
  • Mental health and psychosocial support
  • One Health approaches to disaster risk management
  • Inclusive pandemic preparedness and response

Sub-tracks

• Disaster Governance, Policies and Institutional Mechanisms

  • Risk-informed disaster management policies and planning
  • Institutional frameworks for resilient recovery
  • Public investment in disaster risk reduction
  • Accountability and monitoring of resilience outcomes

• International Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships

  • Cross-border disaster response and recovery cooperation
  • Regional and international resilience partnerships
  • Technology and knowledge transfer mechanisms
  • South-South and triangular cooperation

• Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance

  • Disaster risk financing and contingency funds
  • Insurance, reinsurance and risk transfer mechanisms
  • Climate finance and adaptation funding
  • Innovative financial instruments for disaster risk reduction

• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Resilient Recovery

  • Disaster-tech startups and resilience solutions
  • Social entrepreneurship and community-led recovery
  • Public-private partnerships and investment models
  • Scaling up successful interventions for long-term resilience