To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is organizing the International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction and Resilience from December 13 – 15, 2024.
Organized in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development, the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF), and the Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications, the conference aims to advance disaster preparedness, risk management, and community resilience.
Email : tsunamiconf@amrita.edu


Plenary Sessions

Poster Presentations

Workshops

Paper Presentations

Field Visits

Gala Dinner with Cultural Performances
This conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, students, policymakers, industries, and community members to discuss the lessons from the past, the current interventions and innovations, and future advancements in tsunami risk management and mitigation.
Join Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Submissions are invited in the form of papers, poster presentations, and a photography competition. Engage in knowledge exchange, showcase resilience-building initiatives, and explore innovative solutions for disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Explore detailed submission guidelines below.
₹500 INR
₹1500 INR
₹500 INR
₹1500 INR

Reflections on Two Decades of Advancing Tsunami Early Warning and Emergency Response

Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies

Tsunami Response in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices

Innovations and Advances in Tsunami Early Warning Systems

Fostering Community Resilience for Safer Coastal Communities

Addressing the Psychosocial Impact of Disasters: Climate Change and Livelihood Vulnerabilities

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems

40 Speakers

15 Countries

9 Thematic Areas




40 Speakers

15 Countries

9 Thematic Areas

Provost – Strategic Initiatives, International, Research & Innovation, AI + X | Dean, School for Sustainable Futures | Dean, International Programs | UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development | Director, Amrita Center for Wireless Networks & Applications

Prof. Vinod Chandra Menon
Founder Member,
National Disaster Management Authority
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering Research Center, Middle East Technical Unversity, Ankara, Turkey
Head, Department of Development and Sustainability
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, New York, USA
Professor of Mangrove Ecology, University of Bremen
Research Fellow, Charles Darwin University, Indonesia
Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati, India
Assistant Professor, School of Social, Financial, and Human Sciences, KIIT





The International Conference on Tsunami Risk Reduction & Resilience is being held at: Amrita University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus in Vallikavu, Kerala, India, situated in the serene village of Vallikavu besides the backwaters, Amritapuri campus is accessible by air, train, and bus. The two closest airports are in Cochin (140 km north of the campus) and in Trivandrum (110 km south of the campus).
Accommodations available on request. Accommodation charges are Rs 250 per day per person.
Additional accommodations are also available in nearby hotels. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly.

Location
Leela Ashtamudi A Ravi Hotel
Kollam, 33 km from campus
Distance
33 km

Location
Amrit Regency
Aramathumadam- Manappally Rd,
Thodiyoor, 12 km from campus
Distance
12 km

Location
Hotel Memories Inn
Kulasekharapuram Junction, Puthiyakavu, Karunagappally, 6 km from campus
Distance
6 km

Location
Hotel Saugandhika Residency
N.H 47, Haripad, Nangiarkulangara, 23 km
froma campus
Distance
23 km

Location
Sreelakshmi Residency
Chooonad, Vallikunnam, Ilippakulam,
Oachira, 12 km from campus
Distance
12 km

Location
Royale Regency
NH66, Oachira, 7 km from campus
Distance
7 km