News GEM offsets 2025 carbon footprint through blue carbon projects in Kenya By: Dec 17, 2025 Nov 20, 2025 Share Facebook LinkedIn In 2025, the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation offset approximately 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) generated through its operations, including staff travel and the organisation of meetings and events. The offsetting was achieved through the purchase of carbon credits from the Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest projects in Kenya. The credits were purchased via the Association for Coastal Ecosystem Services (ACES) , a Scotland-based charity that supports community-led conservation initiatives focused on coastal and marine ecosystems. Through this approach, GEM contributed to projects that combine verified carbon sequestration with locally led environmental management. Both Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest focus on the protection and restoration of mangrove ecosystems, which play a recognised role in long-term carbon storage. In addition to their climate benefits, the projects support coastal resilience and provide economic opportunities for local communities through sustainable management practices. A short video introducing the mangrove restoration work supported by these initiatives is available online: https://youtu.be/qWNdg-sHnvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWNdg-sHnvo This activity forms part of GEM’s broader efforts to manage the environmental footprint associated with its work, while continuing to deliver global scientific products, capacity building, and international collaboration. The Foundation recognises that travel and in-person engagement remain important for effective partnership and knowledge exchange, and views carbon offsetting as one practical measure to address associated emissions. GEM will continue to review and refine its approach to environmental responsibility alongside its core mission of advancing earthquake risk understanding and reduction worldwide. ## No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Octavi Gómez Novell has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified OpenQuake Engine User for Scenario Assessment demonstrating the required knowledge and skills as assessed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. GEM Foundation Secretary General Helen Crowley (signed) Date of Completion: Valid until: September 12, 2025 September 11, 2028

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News GEM Foundation Chosen Among Ten Innovators for Hunger-Free and Resilient World By: Dec 14, 2023 Nov 20, 2023 Share Facebook LinkedIn November 20, 2023. The Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation has been selected among 10 pioneering teams recognised by the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator for their focus on crisis relief and resilience, contributing to a hunger-free world. This initiative aims to enhance global efforts toward a safer and stronger world by addressing acute food insecurity while promoting community resilience. With an astounding 1400+ applications from 122 countries, the selection process identified GEM Foundation's commitment to seismic safety and community resilience among the groundbreaking innovations. GEM's efforts align with this critical initiative, amplifying seismic safety measures and strengthening community resilience in earthquake-prone areas. Vitor Silva, Head of Risk Engineering expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Being selected among numerous applicants reflects the value of GEM products to identify vulnerable communities, and act rapidly when destructive events occur. Our focus with the World Food Programme will be in aligning GEM models and tools with their existing framework.” GEM looks forward to participating in the WFP Innovation Pitch Event on February 16, 2024. This recognition not only acknowledges GEM's dedication to seismic safety but also affirms its role in contributing to a world where no one suffers from hunger. To learn more about the initiative and the selected teams, visit: https://wfpinnovation.medium.com/from-relief-to-resilience-ten-groundbreaking-innovations-for-a-hunger-free-and-sustainable-world-f014a4217b2e . No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News GEM presents the global earthquake hazard and risk model to key public officials in Malaysia By: May 24, 2019 Share Facebook LinkedIn Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Model seminar participants. Photo credit: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Marco Pagani, GEM Hazard Coordinator presented the global earthquake hazard and risk model to key public officials in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. About 20 officials participated in the seminar held at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on May 23rd 2019. The seminar and meeting was convened by Professor Azlan Adnan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Key participants included Dr. Zamri Bin Ramli, Deputy Director, Department of Minerals and Geoscience, Malaysia; Engr. Mohd Nor Azudin, Department of Public Works, Malaysia; Prof. Felix Tongkul, University of Malaysia, Sabah; Dr. Mohamad Bin Abd Manap, Department of Meteorology, Malaysia; and Engr. Hanafi Yusop, TNB Research Center (National Electric Power Company). Other senior representatives from universities and government departments also joined the seminar. A meeting followed the seminar where John Schneider, GEM Secretary General and Marco Pagani discussed potential collaboration between Malaysian experts and GEM, and leveraging GEM's international partnerships. Among the topics discussed were training of engineers and scientists in the use and application of OpenQuake; a project to revise the Malaysian national hazard model using OpenQuake tools; a project to test, revise, and improve GEM's current assessment of seismic risk at the national level; and consultancies to assess site-specific hazard or risk to the electric power and other critical infrastructure. They also discussed potential long-term collaboration via sponsorship. However, the main immediate need expressed by the key officials was to organize an OpenQuake training in Kuala Lumpur in the early fall this year. Prof. Adnan led a delegation last year in Pavia, Italy to visit and learn more about GEM’s earthquake studies, which paved the way to move forward with collaborative and joint activities this year. Related articles can be found here – April 2018 visit by Malaysian delegates and May 2018 GEM’s visit to Malaysia . No images found. GALLERY Malaysia Meeting 2019 Malaysia Meeting 2019 Malaysia Meeting 2019 Malaysia Meeting 2019 1/10 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Leonardo Mateus has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified OpenQuake Engine User for Scenario Assessment demonstrating the required knowledge and skills as assessed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. GEM Foundation Secretary General Helen Crowley (signed) Date of Completion: Valid until: September 11, 2026 September 11, 2029

ATLAS 2.0 is GEM’s new hazard data service that allows users to access and interact with the outputs from the  GEM Global Mosaic, used to generate the Global Seismic Hazard Maps. Available for public-good and commercial applications, users can now access full sets of hazard curves that describe the intensity of ground-shaking for different soil conditions, at multiple return periods, all over the world. ATLAS 2.0 Ground-shaking intensities at multiple return periods all over the world Watch demo Public Good request ATLAS Map portal Subscribe ATLAS 2.0 is GEM’s new hazard data service that allows users to access and interact with the outputs from the GEM Global Mosaic , used to generate the Global Seismic Hazard Maps. Users can now access full sets of hazard curves that describe the intensity of ground-shaking for different soil conditions, at multiple return periods, all over the world. The platform supports both public-good and commercial applications. While access for public-good use remains available upon request, a new online subscription system enables streamlined access for commercial users. WATCH ATLAS IN ACTION KEY FEATURES Global Coverage Homogeneous coverage of the world with 3.6M sites on a hexagonal grid spaced every ~6.5 km, using Uber’s H3 geospatial indexing system . Multiple Metrics Ground-shaking intensity is available for peak ground acceleration (PGA) and spectral acceleration at periods of 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0 seconds. Soil Conditions For each site, two sets of seismic hazard curves are available: for reference rock conditions and for site-specific conditions based on the USGS Global Vs30 Mosaic . Access Available through an interactive web platform allowing users to access the data graphically, or through an API for internal framework integration. READY TO FIT YOUR NEEDS ATLAS 2.0 simplifies the use of GEM Hazard Data for various applications. Whether you are looking for data to support your research, evaluate global portfolios of assets, complement structural design demands or provide your corporate clients with innovative insights; ATLAS is ready to fit your use case. Public good Research Disaster Agencies Humanitarian Commercial Insurance Engineering Corporate ATLAS 2.0 results are calculated using GEM’s state-of-the-art, open-source software the OpenQuake Engine , collating results from regional models based on the best science available for each area. BUILT WITH THE LATEST SCIENCE Check out our comprehensive model documentation FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL Embracing Collaboration and Credibility as core values, the models that make up the GEM Global Mosaic have been created either in close collaboration with regional experts, contributed by national authorities or implemented by GEM scientists. The outputs are computed consistently for all sites and then assembled at the global scale. See our contributors for each model WHAT'S NEW? ATLAS 1.0 Created with data from the global model released in 2019 Ad-hoc spatial grid with 9-12 km spacing Access through web platform only Three intensity measures (PGA, and spectral accelerations at periods of 0.2 and 1.0 seconds) ATLAS 2.0 Created with data from the global model released in 2023 Uses H3 Geospatial grid with more stable ~6.5 km spacing (2.5X higher resolution) Access through web and API Five intensity measures (PGA, and spectral acceleration at periods of 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0 seconds) WANT TO LEARN MORE? Contact us to learn more about ATLAS 2.0 and how it can fit your use case. Document Request for a customised plan Document Request for API access More Products

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Jorge Luis Paredes Estacio has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified OpenQuake Engine User for Scenario Assessment demonstrating the required knowledge and skills as assessed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. GEM Foundation Secretary General Helen Crowley (signed) Date of Completion: Valid until: September 11, 2026 September 11, 2029

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Daniel Dreier has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified OpenQuake Engine User for Scenario Assessment demonstrating the required knowledge and skills as assessed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. GEM Foundation Secretary General Helen Crowley (signed) Date of Completion: Valid until: September 12, 2025 September 11, 2028

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Rachel Preca Trapani has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified OpenQuake Engine User for Scenario Assessment demonstrating the required knowledge and skills as assessed by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. GEM Foundation Secretary General Helen Crowley (signed) Date of Completion: Valid until: September 12, 2025 September 11, 2028