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Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Management

The Disaster Risk Management Committee is a multidisciplinary technical initiative of IAEG Peru. It promotes the generation, exchange and application of scientific and technical knowledge to understand, prevent and reduce disaster risk.

The Committee brings together professionals and researchers from geosciences, engineering, environmental management, spatial analysis, territorial planning, public management and related disciplines. Its work connects science, technology, territory, planning and risk governance to support more resilient, inclusive and context-sensitive decision-making.

Established in 2023, the Committee contributes to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) through applied geoscience, knowledge sharing, technical cooperation and outreach. It seeks to connect local expertise in Peru and the Andean region with national, regional and global DRR frameworks.

The Committee promotes a geoethical approach that recognizes the social, environmental and territorial dimensions of disaster risk, with particular attention to vulnerable communities and areas exposed to multiple hazards.

Focus

Lines of Work

Research and Knowledge Generation

Development of scientific and technical studies, multidisciplinary research, hazard and risk assessments, and methodologies and tools that support evidence-based disaster risk management.

Training and Capacity Development

Organization of specialized courses, workshops, seminars, webinars, technical discussions and capacity-building initiatives for professionals, students, institutions and communities.

Technical Assistance and Collaboration

Participation in projects, technical cooperation, advisory activities and knowledge exchange among specialists, institutions, universities, local governments and research centers.

In progress

Activities

Ongoing · 2026

DRM Webinars

A series of online technical discussions addressing current challenges, lessons learned and emerging topics in disaster risk management, with the participation of specialists from different disciplines and institutions.

People

Committee Members

Christian Ayala

General Coordinator

César Abad Pérez

Former Coordinator

Sandra Villacorta

Member

Katia Vila

Member

Get Involved

Get Involved

The DRM Committee welcomes collaborations with universities, municipalities, research centers, and professionals interested in advancing disaster resilience through a geoscientific lens. If you’d like to contribute or learn more, please contact us at iaeg.peru@gmail.com.

The IAEG Peru DRM Blog