Vulnerability Reduction and Earthquake Risk | Dr. Ramesh Guragain | GRMW 2024 (XI)

Описание: In this session from the Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024 (GRMW), Dr. Ramesh Guragain from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) explores effective strategies for earthquake vulnerability reduction. Highlighting NSET’s Building Code Implementation Program, he emphasizes the importance of enforcing building codes to mitigate risks and enhance resilience in seismic-prone areas. Drawing on practical experiences, Dr. Guragain discusses innovative approaches to implementing these programs in resource-limited settings and the vital role of community engagement in earthquake risk reduction. This session offers valuable guidance for professionals dedicated to safeguarding lives and infrastructure against earthquake hazards.

The Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024, held from November 25 to 27, brought together more than 70 participants, including professionals, researchers, and policymakers from Nepal and abroad. Organized by the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), NDRRMA, and BGC Engineering Inc., the workshop featured national and international experts. International experts included specialists from BGC Engineering, Canada, and professor from IIT. National contributors ranged from experienced professors and researchers to government officials. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on training, and case studies, the event provided participants with actionable strategies for geohazard assessment, sustainable infrastructure development, and effective disaster risk reduction. This collaborative platform encouraged knowledge exchange and inspired innovative solutions to address Nepal’s unique geohazard challenges.

Organizing Partners:
Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS)
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
BGC Engineering Inc.

Supporting Partners:
International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
Institute of Engineering (IoE)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)
Department of Roads (DoR)
Universal Engineering and Science College
Geoinfra Research institute

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