World Summit on
Disaster Management
Bringing together global leaders, researchers, and innovators to build a climate-resilient future.
Disasters Know No Borders.
Resilience Must Be Global.
Disasters are striking with increasing frequency and intensity across the globe, threatening lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure. In 2025 alone, catastrophic floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and avalanches have underscored the urgent need for robust disaster management and resilient communities.
The World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 is a global platform uniting researchers, scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders to address these urgent challenges. Hosted by the Himalayan Academy of Science & Technology, this summit fosters experiential learning, multi-stakeholder engagement, and the creation of innovative, scalable solutions for a safer, more resilient future.
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Explore the Five Core Thematic Areas of WSDM 25
At WSDM 25, we delve into five essential thematic areas that shape disaster resilience. Each area—Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space—addresses critical aspects of our environment and how we can enhance our response to disasters. Together, these themes foster a comprehensive understanding of resilience in the face of global challenges.
Earth: Building Resilience Through Sustainable Practices
Focus on sustainable land management and ecosystem preservation.
Water: Ensuring Access and Quality in Crisis
Strategies to secure clean water during emergencies and disasters.
Air: Enhancing Air Quality for Healthier Communities
Addressing air pollution and its impact on disaster response.
The 5 Es for Disaster Resilience
WSDM 2025 is structured around five interconnected pillars:
Engage
Community participation & stakeholder collaboration
Educate
Educate: Knowledge dissemination & climate literacy
Excel
Best practices, policies & global collaboration
Enable
Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Disaster Preparedness
Empower
Climate adaptation & resilient communities
Explore Summit Activities
Join us in various cities as we prepare for WSDM 25. Our activities are designed to foster collaboration and share insights on disaster management.
Pre-Summit Events
Regional awareness events across major cities in India
Keynote Addresses
Insights from leading global experts in disaster management, climate resilience, and policy frameworks
Panel Discussions
Engaging dialogues between scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders on bridging research and real-world applications
Technical Sessions & Paper Presentations
Presentations on innovative research, case studies, and expert insights into emerging trends
Poster Presentation
Selected presentations by creators
Interactive Workshops and Knowledge Sharing
In-depth sessions led by global experts from government organizations, industry, and non-government organizations
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Collaborative Community Engagement
In coordination with NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, NCC, NSS, BRO, ITBP, SSB, NIM etc.
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Bhagirath Awards
Recognizing outstanding leadership
and innovation in climate actions and disaster risk reduction
Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
Connecting researchers, professionals, and organizations for interdisciplinary partnerships and future projects
Message from the Hon'ble Chief Minister
Shri Puskhar Singh Dhami invites experts, practitioners, researchers and all stakeholders to contribute to the Summit.
Message from Dignitatries
Support from them reflect the values, aspirations, and commitment that shape our mission and motivate us to strive for excellence.
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I urge each one of you to seize the opportunity to be part of this global initiative in foothills of Himalayas. Let us explore ways to leverage technology, enhance early warning systems, and strengthen community engagement.
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Together, let us strive to build a future where disasters no longer disrupt lives and livelihoods, where communities are empowered to face challenges head-on, and where the resilience of our planet is safeguarded for generations to come.
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The World Summit on Disaster Management provides an ideal platform for these collaborations, enabling us to learn from each other's experiences and create synergies that will help shape more resilient future.
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We warmly welcome researchers, scientists, policymakers, and practitioners from around the globe in the the lap of the Himalayas. We hope that the deliberations will allow us to learn from each other's experiences.
Uttarakhand
Event Organisers
Latest Updates on WSDM 25
Stay informed about disaster management developments.
