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In this session from the Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024 (GRMW), Dr. Alex Strouth from BGC Engineering Inc. explores the critical concept of risk as the intersection of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. He provides a comprehensive comparison of regional-scale versus site-specific risk management approaches, highlighting their unique challenges and applications. Dr. Strouth also discusses actionable strategies for reducing hazard, exposure, and vulnerability, offering practical insights into project execution workflows. From identifying key decisions to implementing effective risk controls, this session delivers a clear roadmap for managing risks in complex geohazard scenarios.

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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