GP2025 Stakeholder Forum on DRR: Role of Science and Technology in strengthening implementation at local level
04 June 2025

[Concept note and session objectivies]

Experts convened to discuss strengthening local implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) through science and technology, by emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced science-policy collaboration for effective local DRR.

Highlights:

Integration: integrating scientific knowledge with local governance and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tailored Tech: developing place-specific technological solutions.

Community Focus: practical implementation insights, and community engagement and education.

Critical Insight & Way Forward:

A core challenge is aligning the differing timelines and priorities of scientists, policymakers, and local actors. Bridging this gap requires:

1. Mutual Effort: Training communities/governments on science concepts, while scientists improve communication of practical applications (e.g., using case studies, simulators).

2. Collaborative Interpretation: Jointly interpreting and communicating even low-confidence scientific findings to inform decisions.

3. Beyond Evidence: Moving beyond simply presenting evidence to collaborative action, considering cost-benefit analysis, and inspiring DRR careers.

4. Participatory Approach: Prioritizing participatory methods over solely relying on academic conferences and literature.

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Moderator

Dr. Ranit Chatterjee, Co-founder, RIKA

Helene Jacot Des Combes, Project Manager at International Science Council, France.

Speakers:

Dr. Ebru Tekin Bilbil, Associate Professor at Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Prof. Alexander Siegmund, Vice Rector for Research, Sustainability, and Digitization at Heidelberg University.

Prof. Saini Yang, Executive Director of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR).

Mr. Dinesh Prasad Bhatt, Chief Executive of Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Dr. Nairwita Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Geography at Haringhata College, University of Kalyani, India.

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