World Summit on
Disaster Management

Dehradun | November 28-30th, 2025

Bringing together global leaders, researchers, and innovators to build a climate-resilient future.

About

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.

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.

Themes

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

Air pollution, airborne diseases, and extreme weather disrupt lives and livelihoods. This theme focuses on building healthier, disaster-ready environments by tackling climate change, air quality, and atmospheric hazards head-on.

Empower

Climate adaptation & resilient communities

Engagements

Explore Our Pre-Summit Engagement Activities

Join us in various cities as we prepare for WSDM 25. Our pre-summit engagements are designed to foster collaboration and share insights on disaster management.

Keynote Addresses

Participate in discussions and workshops leading up to the summit.

Connect with Experts and Stakeholders

Engage with leaders in disaster resilience and governance.

Interactive Workshops and Knowledge Sharing

Attend workshops that delve into critical themes of disaster management.

Upcoming City Engagements and Activities

Participate in discussions and workshops leading up to the summit.

Connect with Experts and Stakeholders

Engage with leaders in disaster resilience and governance.

Interactive Workshops and Knowledge Sharing

Attend workshops that delve into critical themes of disaster management.

Upcoming City Engagements and Activities

Participate in discussions and workshops leading up to the summit.

Connect with Experts and Stakeholders

Engage with leaders in disaster resilience and governance.

Interactive Workshops and Knowledge Sharing

Attend workshops that delve into critical themes of disaster management.

Event Organisers

Join Us at WSDM 25

Be part of the global disaster management conversation.

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