IDRiM 2024
14th Annual Conference of the International Society for Integrated DisasterRisk Management: Disaster Resilient Communities for Life
28–30 August 2024
Cartagena, Colombia
The IDRiM Society is pleased to announce its 14th International Conference titled "Disaster
Resilient Communities for Life," which will be held in Cartagena, Colombia. Organized incollaboration with IDRiM, the 2024 conference is hosted by the National Unit for Disaster Risk
Management (UNGRD) in partnership with various national and international organizations.
The conference theme, Disaster Resilient Communities for Life, mirrors the government's
overarching vision, "Colombia, the world power of life." This vision aims to establish thefoundations for Colombia to emerge as a global leader in the collective pursuit of life,
humanity, and nature.
The conference has a broader focus on integrated disaster prevention and mitigation,
emergency response, and disaster recovery. It encourages the scientific community to consider
new perspectives beyond traditional risk management concepts, which seem insufficient toaddress emerging risks and uncertainties. As the nature of risk becomes increasingly systemicand complex, how we think and act must also become more systemic to maintain our healthand well-being and to protect our lives against climate-related hazards and technologicalaccidents.
Scheduled over two and a half days, from August 28th to 30th, the conference will provide acollaborative platform for exchanging knowledge. IDRiM2024 in Cartagena is a unique space for
fostering dialogue and sharing experiences within the field. Under IDRiM's motto, "I dream, youdream, we all dream for a safer world," 2024 will be the year when Colombia envisions a saferand more integrated country and region.
Venue. Cartagena, Colombia, is a strategic commercial port on the Caribbean Sea and a hub
between Latin America and the rest of the world. It is also a venue for international eventsand conferences in various fields, converting the city into an emergent point for research andeducation.

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Objectives and themes. The conference explores state-of-the-art knowledge, innovative solutions,and best practices in disaster risk management. It will feature presentations encompassing casestudies, research findings, emerging technologies (some specific to the region), andgroundbreaking approaches to integrated disaster prevention and mitigation, emergency
response, and disaster recovery. Emphasis will be placed on showcasing IDRiM's leadership in
the field. The event will address various topics and areas, ensuring a broad outlook for participants
with varied interests in current issues.
To align the themes with the Sendai Framework, IDRiM 2024 will have the following themes:
1. Understanding disaster riska.
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Climate justice, climate change, and emerging risks
Communication and education on DRM
Natural hazard modeling and forecasting
Natech (Natural hazards-triggered technological accidents)
Risk perception, human behavior, and culture
Risk identification, risk assessment, and systemic and complex risk assessment

2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
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Community engagement and NGOs
DRM with an ethnic, community, inclusion, and local focus
International cooperation in DRM
Latin American hubs, programs, projects, networks, and initiatives in DRM
Migration and disaster risks in Latin America
Water resources and land use planning

3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
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Artificial intelligence, science, technology, and innovation
Cultural and archaeological heritage
Financial assurance and protection for DRM
Resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions
Early warning systems

4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” inrecovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction

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a.
b.
c.
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Post-disaster losses, recovery, and economic reactivation
Disaster management in conflict and post-conflict areas
Mental health and well-being during and after disasters and crises
Tropical diseases, epidemiological surveillance, and health services during andafter disasters
e. Preparedness for multi-hazard response
f. Effective resource management and logistics coordination
Important dates:
February 16

Approval of the Concept note and conference theme, subthemes, and topics

February 29Determine and invite experts to serve on a scientific committee

April 4

Opening of IDRIM 2024 official website

April 16

1st call for session proposals
1st call for abstracts

April 30

Deadline for session proposals (First call)

April 30

Deadline for abstract submission (First call)May 30

Review session proposals
Review abstracts

June 7

Announce results

May 20Nomination of Keynote Lecture by the Conference Steering Committee

May 30Decision and invitation of keynote speakers

June 17

Announcement of Preliminary Conference Program

June 16

Deadline for Early Registration

July 5

Announcement of Final Conference Program

August 28

Start of the ConferenceOn-site Registration

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Social and scientific importance. This will be the first time that the IDRiM conference will behosted by Latin America, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local DRM stakeholders
to get a closer look at what IDRiM members are working on. Furthermore, this will be a uniqueoccasion to introduce the IDRiM society regionally, bringing together different experts in theDRM arena. Likewise, featuring the achievements and contributions of the society in previous
projects will enhance its credibility and reinforce its visibility in Latin America.
Participants. In addition to members of the IDRiM society, we expect participants such as
researchers, academics, industry professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, publicofficials, collaborators of government entities, nongovernmental organizations, planners, andleaders. Furthermore, the event can involve the local and regional community in disasterplanning, risk reduction, preparedness, and response efforts, empowering people to protect
their lives and belongings and emphasizing community participation. Attendees can participate
by applying for oral presentations, posters, and by proposing new sessions through theabstract or session submission procedures.
Young Scientist Session (YSS). IDRiM promotes the participation of young scientists as aconstant stream of innovative ideas and research because their vision is necessary to challenge
existing ways of thinking about DRM. The IDRiM conference has allowed young scientists topresent their research through the ‘Young Scientist Session’, which will not be a separatesession. Instead, the presentations will occur within the sessions to have chances to discusswith senior researchers. At IDRiM, our definition of a young scientist does not refer to age but
to the time after graduating, which will be three years. Thus, any young professional, fromundergraduate to doctorate level, can submit a talk and present it in 7 minutes. The best threepresentations will be awarded.
Conference schedule, methodology, and format. We propose a two-day and a half-event(August 28th, 29th, and 30th) between 9:00 and 18:00, with the following structure:- Inaugural ceremony and inaugural lecture.
- Six keynote speakers- 10-panel sessions in parallel format (up to 15 minutes per slot, up to 10 talks per panel).
To be confirmed.
- Young scientists' sessions within the sessions.
- Networking session: social lunch or social dinner.
- Field trip to coastal erosion project (day 3, optional).
- Closing ceremony and YYS award ceremony- Poster session

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Collaborations and sponsorships. Collaboration agreements will nurture the development ofthe conference. Therefore, we have contacted the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) as a supporting organization, as well as the Colombian Security Council (CCS),
Colombian Red Cross, among others.
Local Conference Organizing Committees. The conference will comprise a multidisciplinary
team from UNGRD, conforming to the local organizing committee. The members are:Director:
Carlos Carrillo, UNGRD’s General Director
Deputy Director:
Ana Milena Prada, Deputy Director of Risk Knowledge
Scientific Committee:
Led by Mauricio Romero, Ph.D.
Organizing Committee:
Led by Maria Camila Suarez, Ph.D.
Administrative Committee: Led by Valentina Rico
Communications Committee: Led by Diana Sarmiento
Young Scientists Committee: Led by Jeisson Garcia
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the local organizing committee at:
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The International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Society), establishedin 2009, is committed to fostering knowledge-sharing, interdisciplinary research, and thedevelopment of integrated disaster risk management. Its mission is to contribute toimplementing successful models for efficient and equitable disaster risk management options.

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