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NEWSLETTER

TOPIQS is GEM's bi-monthly newsletter which features the latest from GEM, expert opinions and a round up of earthquake risk and related issues in DRR policy and practice, insurance and financial applications, innovations in earthquake engineering, hazard and risk assessment, and others.

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April 29, 2026

April 2026 Topiqs

Governance milestones, OQ 3.24, global training & outreach, & key updates as GEM closes 2025 & looks ahead to 2026.

Oct-Dec 2025

December 2025 Topiqs

Governance milestones, OQ 3.24, global training & outreach, & key updates as GEM closes 2025 & looks ahead to 2026.

October 8, 2025

October 2025 Topiqs

Marking 15 years of OpenQuake, summer school, earthquake response updates, and more.

Archive

Issue Date
Teaser
April 29, 2026
Governance milestones, OQ 3.24, global training & outreach, & key updates as GEM closes 2025 & looks ahead to 2026.
Oct-Dec 2025
Governance milestones, OQ 3.24, global training & outreach, & key updates as GEM closes 2025 & looks ahead to 2026.
October 8, 2025
Marking 15 years of OpenQuake, summer school, earthquake response updates, and more.
July 9, 2025
This quarter’s newsletter captures key developments and partnerships that are shaping GEM’s global impact.
Jan-Mar 2025
The recent earthquake in Myanmar reminds us why advancing earthquake risk reduction 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 earthquakes occur is more urgent than ever.
December 19, 2024
Discover GEM’s latest milestones, including highlights from our INGV presentation + more!
Oct 10, 2024
Read how we're supporting the next generation’s disaster preparedness for #IDDRR2024, plus more updates inside.
June 30, 2024
Busy Q2 for GEM! Showcased our work & collab spirit at #UR24 & @wcee2024, teamed up with USGS & NormanMax for earthquake safety.
April 3, 2024
This release highlights a busy first quarter including the celebration of GEM's 15th anniversary.
December 19, 2023
Explore our commitment to global seismic risk reduction through strengthened public-private partnerships.
September 29, 2023
Advancing Earthquake Resilience: GEM Set to Unveil Cutting-Edge Global Seismic Hazard and Risk Products on the...
June 30, 2023
In this newsletter: the Top Story will provide you with updates and a summary of the 2023 GEM Conference, the InFocus will feature John's story.
April 17, 2023
Welcome to our first newsletter for 2023! Our Top Story is the release of GEM’s new global earthquake hazard and risk maps, models...
December 8, 2022
GEM Topiqs is out! In this issue, we are happy to announce our partnership with Aon and CelsiusPro. We are also welcoming back Guy Carpenter...
September 19, 2022
In this issue of Topiqs we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Allianz Group, which joined GEM as a Private Governor in June.
June 6, 2022
In our Top Story, we are happy to announce the release of GEM’s commercial China Earthquake Model, developed by GEM staff.
March 21, 2022
The Top Story for GEM’s first newsletter of 2022 is a partnership between GEM and RMS, which kicked off with a two-hour introductory meeting on March 16th.
December 15, 2021
The latest updates from GEM highlights an award from EERI and an overview of GEM Strategic Plan and Roadmap to 2030. This issue also includes...
August 31, 2021
Our Top Story in this issue is the successful completion of the TREQ Project webinar participated by 240+ individuals from around...
June 4, 2021
The Top Story in this issue is the successful completion of the METEOR Project implemented by a consortium led by the British Geological Survey.
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