Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction
27-29 November 2017, Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok, Thailand

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7th International Conference on Building Resilience

Organised by
Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK
Naresuan University, Thailand
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Thailand

In association withKey Dates
University of Central Lancashire, UK
12 September 2016: Abstract submission open
Lund University, Sweden
31 January 2017: Extended abstract
Mid Sweden University, Swedensubmission deadline
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
15 February 2017: Abstracts notification
Tallinn Institute of Technology, Estonia
31 May 2017: Final paper submissions close
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
June 2017: Final paper notifications sent
University of Colombo , Sri Lanka
July 2017: Registration opens
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
27 – 29 November 2017: 7th International
Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Conference on Building Resilience
PSTU University, Bangladesh
BRAC University, Bangladesh
Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities, Sri Lanka
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment
Advancing Skill Creation to Enhance Transformation (ASCENT), an EU Erasmus+ project
In Support ofSendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 - 2030 ‘Words Into Action’ Implementation Guides

Venue
Swissotel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok, Thailand

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views onlyof the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

7th International Conference on Building Resilience

Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction
27-29 November 2017, Swissotel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok, Thailand

The 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, with the theme ‘Using scientific knowledge to inform policy andpractice in disaster risk reduction’, is jointly organised by the Global Disaster Resilience Centre at the University of Huddersfieldin the United Kingdom, and Chiang Mai University, Naresuan University, and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center in Thailand.
Reducing disaster risk is an issue cutting across different sectors, which requires trans-disciplinary and trans-boundary
approaches with the support of the natural and social sciences, including for natural hazards and applied fields such as health,agriculture, economics, environment, engineering and technology. Science can and should play an important role in reducing
risk and building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction charts the global course over the next 15 years. During the consultations
and negotiations that led to its finalization, strong calls were made to develop practical, evidence based guidance to support
implementation, ensure engagement and ownership of action by all stakeholders, and strengthen accountability in disaster riskreduction.
This conference will bring together the full diversity of the science community, policy makers, practitioners and researchers
from all geographical regions, at local, national, regional and international levels to share state of the art research, and discuss
how the science community will best support the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 20152030.
The conference will also consider ways to support integration of Sendai with the Paris Agreement of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable
Development Goals).

ThemesContributions are encouraged, but not limited to, thefollowing conference themes that are based on thepriorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction 2015 - 2030
• Understanding disaster risk
• Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage
disaster risk
• Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience• Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective
response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery,rehabilitation and reconstruction

Special features• Inter-disciplinary themes; papers subject to double blind
peer review by international scientific committee• Double blind peer review by international scientificcommittee• Awards for best papers and special issue linked to theInternational Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built
Environment• Doctoral school• Panel discussions on the United Nations ‘Words Into Action’
Implementation guides for the Sendai Framework• Special session on ‘International cooperation and global
partnerships for disaster risk reduction’Submission Types
We welcome contributions from a wide range of scientific disciplines, and perspectives from policy and practice. In order toaccommodate this wide range of expertise, and promote the development of practical, evidence based guidance, submissions
are welcome in the following forms:
Academic Presentation
Abstract and full paper submission required, subject todouble blind peer review
Policy and Practice Presentation
Abstract submission only, non-peer review

Doctoral School
Abstract and full paper submission required, subject to double
blind peer review
For students registered at recognised Higher Education Institutes
Poster Presentation
Abstract and poster submission only, non-peer review

For more information, please visit www.buildresilience.org/2017

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views onlyof the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.