Pre-conference Workshop

Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024

The “Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024,” organized by the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), and BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC Engineering), is a three-day event planned in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the goal of equipping Nepali engineers and geoscientists with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for geohazard assessment, mitigation, and management. It is pre-conference program of GeoMandu 2024. The workshop comprises lectures, hands-on exercises to ensure a holistic learning experience. It seeks to enhance participants’ understanding of various geohazards, promote knowledge exchange, and facilitate hands-on learning. The workshop targets 60 participants from diverse sectors young researchers, policy-makers and professionals. Workshop instructors include experts from BGC Engineering and other parts of globe and professionals/researchers from Nepal. The workshop’s primary objective is to empower Nepali professionals to contribute to geohazard assessment and management, ultimately improving the country’s resilience.

Workshop Objectives

  1. Enhance Understanding of Geohazards: The workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of geohazards, their types, and the specific challenges they pose to infrastructure and communities of Nepal. This includes both natural and anthropogenic geohazards (glof, debries flow, debris floods, landslide) on key infrastructures roads and linear infrastructure, hydropower, dams and reservoirs water supply and resident developments.
  2. Skill Development for Engineers: To equip Nepali engineers, professionals and researchers with practical skills, tools, and techniques for geohazard assessment, mitigation, and management. This includes hands-on training sessions to ensure engineers can apply their knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios.
  3. Hands-on Learning: The workshop will facilitate hands-on learning through case studies. This practical approach will enable participants to apply geohazard assessment and mitigation techniques, enhancing their proficiency.
  4. Promote Knowledge Exchange: To foster a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants, instructors, policy makers, as well as national and international experts. This collaborative environment will encourage the sharing of best practices, innovative solutions, and experiences related to geohazard assessment and management.

Workshop principle:

►  Themes

  1. Understanding Landslides:
  • Focus on Case Studies: Shift from detailed technical explanations of landslide types to real-world examples showcasing different causes and triggers.

2. Risk Management for Landslides:

  • Decision-Making Process: Highlight steps in identifying hazards, engaging stakeholders, and selecting mitigation strategies.
  • BGC Workflow: Present BGC’s process from problem identification to post-implementation monitoring.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Emphasize practical methods like field data collection, remote sensing, and risk modeling.
  • Performance-Based Design: Showcase adaptable, resilient design approaches suited to evolving conditions.

►  Include hands-on activities

  • Practice sessions
  • Case history discussions

►  Presentations by both Nepali experts and BGC and maybe other international experts

►  This is a short course rather than a conference. Content will be curated and delivered by invited lecturers. Presentations will be 30 to 60 minutes long followed by interactive discussions.

Program Summary

  • Registration Deadline: 23 Kartik 2081 (08 November 2024)
  • Workshop Dates: 10 to 12 Mangshir 2081 (25 to 27 November 2024)
  • Time: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Venue: The Entrance Cafe, Chakupat, Lalitpur

International Experts

Alex Baumgard, Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Geo.

Alex Strouth. Principal Geological Engineer.

Emily Mark, M.Sc., P.Eng, Geotechnical Engineer

Keshab Sharma, Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer

Lauren Hutchinson, M.Sc., P.Eng., Geotechnical Engineer

Neelima Satyam, Prof. Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer

National Experts

Amod Mani Dixit, Prof. Ph.D., Disaster Expert (Earthquake)

Anil Pokharel, NDRRMA CEO, Disaster Expert

Dhundi Raj Pathak, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Geo-environmental Engineer

Mandip Subedi, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer

Mohan Prasad Acharya, Ph.D, Geotechnical Engineer.

Netra Prakash Bhandary, Prof. Ph.D., Geotech/Disaster Expert

Indra Prasad Acharya, Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer

Basanta Raj Adhikari, Asst. Prof., Engineering Geologist

Prabhat Kumar Jha, Joint Secretary GON, Geotechnical Engineer

Ranjan Kumar Dahal, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Geological Engineer

Vishnu Prasad Panday, Prof., Water Resources Engineer

Technical Coordinator

Alex Strouth. Principal Geological Engineer.

Organizing Coordinator

Mandip Subedi, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer

Organizing Committee

Rajan K.C., Geotechnical Engineer

Swati Acharya, Geotechnical Engineer

Bipul Mainali, Graduate student

Saroj Adhikari, Geotechnical Engineer

📩 For More Info:

Nepal Geotechnical Society

E: [email protected]

Er. Rajan K.C. (For workshop inquiries)
M: +977-9851337662 (WhatsApp)
E: [email protected]

Er. Bipul Mainali (For registration inquiries)

M: +977 9861281130 (WhatsApp)

E: [email protected]

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to Nepal’s disaster resilience in geohazard management! 🌐

Organizers

Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS)

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC)

Organizing Partners