We are experiencing an increasing frequency and intensity of inter-related natural and human-induced disasters which threaten ever more lives and livelihoods. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic understanding of the factors involved and this can be achieved through a geographic approach.

At the conference we will look at how Disaster Risk Management (DRM) leaders can harness the capabilities of geospatial technology, including Drones, AI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We will explore how these technologies can help local, national and regional DRM actors manage and reduce risks for their communities. The discussions will use the Sendai Framework and Early Warnings for All initiative as guiding principles for the definition of a roadmap towards a regional geospatial infrastructure that maximised the impact of DRM action.