OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Sagar Khanal 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

News GeoNode Summit 2018 By: Jun 27, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn Matteo Nastasi, Senior Software Developer, and Armando Scarpati, Frontend Developer at GEM participated in the annual GeoNode Summit hosted by SiTI/ITHACA from 26th- 28th March in, Torino, Italy. ( http://summit.geonode.org/ ) The Summit brought together the community of users, developers and stakeholders of GeoNode, an open source geospatial content management system.The GEM Foundation has been participating in this annual summit for many years to share experiences in spatial content management and to further improve the OpenQuake Platform ( https://platform.openquake.org/ ), which uses GeoNode. The event featured several presentations from keynote speakers from all over the world, and workshops designed to enhance theoretical learning as well as practical applications around specific topics such as: - Challenges and successes in sharing geospatial data in Africa by Bernard Justus Muhwezi, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS); - Building Flood Models with Geonode by David Kennewell (HYDRATA); - Geonode integration with town planning management software by Nicolas Dufrane (GEODE SPRL); and - GeoNode with QGIS, GeoNode for DRR by Gavin Fleming (KARTOZA). About GeoNode GeoNode is a web-based Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) that enables collaboration and sharing of geospatial data. Users can upload existing shapefiles, edit data, and publish finished maps. At its core, GeoNode is designed to be customizable and extensible. GeoNode is also used throughout the world by international organizations, non-profits, and mapping agencies for supporting activities ranging from emergency preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, and many more. Additionally, GeoNode is supported by a rich ecosystem of commercial providers across the world who can help with training, technical support, or development of new features. (source: http://summit.geonode.org/ ) No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News GEM and sponsors collaborate to develop an earthquake loss model for China By: Aug 30, 2021 Share Facebook LinkedIn GEM is developing a financial risk model for earthquakes for China. As part of the process, the GEM Secretariat is collaborating with GEM sponsors to test and validate the model against industry standards. Importantly, the model will represent the GEM Secretariat’s view of risk, not a consensus of the sponsors. The first version of the model will provide physical damage and financial loss metrics due to earthquake ground shaking hazard for scenario events and probabilistic risk assessment. The risk model will be made available for commercial use through the Nasdaq Risk Modelling for Catastrophes Service and the AIR Touchstone Platform. The new model will also be available in its native OpenQuake (OQ) format. The model should be available for commercial use by the end of the year. The new China model will fill a gap in GEM’s global suite of earthquake models. In 2018, GEM released its first Global Earthquake and Risk Model, which contained hazard and risk results using the 2015 China EQ Hazard model developed by the China Earthquake Administration (CEA), translated into GEM’s OpenQuake format. The CEA granted GEM permission to use the model to produce results for the global model, but not permission to release the underlying OQ model. The China model hazard component incorporates both fault and area sources. Fault activity is constrained by the present-day tectonic movements of major faults, as well as historical seismicity. Area sources are characterized by distributed seismicity constrained by historical seismicity. The risk model provides estimates of risk to residential, commercial and industrial buildings using GEM’s vulnerability models appropriate to Chinese construction practice. GEM has also developed an exposure model that can be used to estimate total losses to the building stock in addition to portfolio losses. In order to test and validate the new model to insurance risk modelling standards, GEM established a task force made up of GEM sponsors with an interest in converting GEM OQ models into industry formats. GEM sponsor representatives from Hannover Re (Jörg Steffensen), Swiss Re (Michael Ewald, Beat Aeberhardt), Guy Carpenter (Matthew Eagle), Partner Re (Paul Della Marta), and NTU Singapore (T-C Pan), are helping GEM to establish a model testing and validation process. They are also using industry loss and exposure data where relevant and are evaluating the models against their own portfolios in order to better understand the models and provide advice for Secretariat consideration. The new model is being tested against GEM’s version of the 2015 CEA model. The final model will be the GEM view of risk, informed by industry expertise and data. It will not be a model based on a consensus view. Industry partners may prefer to modify the resulting GEM model to form their organization’s view of risk. In the model-conversion process, the OpenQuake engine is used to generate hazard foot prints (i.e., a catalog of hazard events, each with a map of ground motion intensity values). The hazard footprints are converted to industry formats, and vulnerability curves are generated for industry occupancy classes. Ground-up losses are input to the financial module to compute (re)insured losses. Oasis Loss Modelling Framework and AIR Touchstone modelling frameworks are being used for that purpose. Following this process, GEM has already released loss models through Nasdaq and AIR for Colombia and, more recently, South Africa. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 Gallery VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News Governing Board meeting highlights: June 2020 By: Jul 26, 2020 Share Facebook LinkedIn First online Board meeting, June 17-19, 2020. The Governing Board meeting was held from June 17 -19, 2020 virtually. This is the first virtual meeting organized by the GEM Secretariat in its 11 years of operation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the situation, the meeting in June was very well received, and also remarkable for the milestone decisions approved by the Board. The Board unanimously approved GEM’s Product and Services Strategy, which outlines GEM’s commitment to develop open products and to make them more accessible to private sector use and public good. The initiative would increase the availability of all GEM products and services across the insurance, engineering, research and DRR sectors. The summary of the strategy is available . It includes comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions from our collaborators and users of GEM products worldwide. A full list of GEM’s products is also now available . In addition to this, the Board also approved a new small business partner category to allow reduced sponsorship fees from organizations that are interested in participating in our Governing Board and/or other activities, but are unable to gain approval for Governor or Advisor level fees. Small companies can now become a if they have less than 20 employees and a revenue of less than 3M euro per year. The following partners have also been formally accepted to the Board: Canada Governor Sponsorship with Sonia Talwar as voting member AXA XL as Advisor Sponsor with Emmanuel de la Fosse as non-voting member OneConcern as Advisor Sponsor with Abhineet Gupta as non-voting member The next meeting will be held on the 3rd and 4th of December 2020 in Pavia if possible, with a virtual meeting as a backup. The subsequent GB meeting was provisionally approved for 17th and 18th of June 2021. If you are interested in more information about GEM products and services or how to become more involved with GEM as a partner or sponsor, please contact us at . No images found. GALLERY 1/7 Gallery VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News GEM Foundation PhD Scholarship in Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis at IUSS Pavia By: Jun 3, 2024 Jun 3, 2024 Share Facebook LinkedIn Photo credit: IUSS Pavia The Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation is proud to support a PhD scholarship opportunity at the prestigious IUSS PhD programme in Earthquake Engineering (ROSE) . This collaborative program between Scuola Universitaria Superiore IUSS Pavia and Università degli Studi di Pavia offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to gain expertise in earthquake engineering. This scholarship co-funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) focuses on: “Development of innovative methods for probabilistic seismic hazard analysis” The grant will focus on the development of innovative methods for the probabilistic calculation of seismic hazard, such as vector calculus and new methods for the propagation of epistemic uncertainty. These methods will allow to obtain estimates of seismic damage to structures, thus contributing to the design of interventions for higher sustainability. Other topics that could be developed concern new approaches for building seismic occurrence models. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in geophysics, geology, civil or environmental engineering, with knowledge of probabilistic seismic hazard modelling and good programming skills, preferably in Python. Benefits of undertaking an IUSS ROSE PhD in collaboration with GEM: Exclusive international exposure and broad, interdisciplinary training: Gain a well-rounded understanding of earthquake science and engineering through a diverse curriculum and international collaboration. Unique opportunity to work with a global network: work alongside highly motivated students and GEM employees from around the world, guided by esteemed academics and professionals. Full scholarship: Focus on your research without financial burden. English-language instruction: The program is conducted primarily in English, with support for occasional administrative matters in Italian. By applying your research to develop innovative methods for probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, you'll contribute significantly to building a more resilient future for our planet. Important Dates Deadline for application July 1st, 2024 - 1:00 PM (CEST) The results of the curricular evaluation process will be published on the IUSS website: http://www.iusspavia.it . The oral exams will be conducted from 22/07/2024 at 09:30 AM (CEST) onwards, at the EUCENTRE Foundation, Via Ferrata n. 1, 27100, Pavia, or online via Zoom. How to Apply: For detailed application information, please visit: IUSS Pavia PhD Programme Application Details Mandatory Documentation Qualification Assessment Evaluation Procedure Don't miss this chance to pursue a world-class PhD in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology with the support of the GEM Foundation! No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

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Publications OpenQuake engine manual Share Facebook LinkedIn Download 2018 | User manual OpenQuake-engine is the seismic hazard and risk calculation software developed by the Global Earthquake Model. By following current standards in software developments like testdriven development and continuous integration, the OpenQuake-engine aims at becoming an open, and community-driven tool for seismic hazard and risk analysis.

News Multidisciplinary expert panel conducts a 2-day review of GEM’s Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Model By: Apr 26, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn Panel members laud high level of technical work and extensive global collaboration in developing the global model.GEM organized a workshop from 19th - 20th April to review GEM’s Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Model, which is expected to be released on 5th December 2018. The review panel was chaired by Tom deGroeve of the European Commission and composed of multidisciplinary experts: David Wald from the US Geological Survey; George Walker, Risk Modelling Consultant (retired from Aon-Benfield); Masyhur Irsyam, Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia; Ricardo Mena, UNISDR; Malcolm Haylock, Risk Modelling Consultant; and Samuel Rufat, University de Cergy Pontoise. John Rees, British Geological Survey and National Environmental Research Council, UK, participated as an ex-officio member representing the GEM Governing Board. The panel was tasked to provide advice to the GEM Governing Board on the effectiveness of GEM’s development of the global earthquake hazard and risk model, and the future direction and character of the model. On day one, GEM team leaders presented a progress overview of hazard, exposure, physical vulnerability, risk and social vulnerability models including visualization tools as well as GEM’s communication and dissemination strategy for the release in December this year. Day two focused more on the discussion of issues and preparation of review panel recommendations divided into three areas: technical improvements, technical publication of results, and public communication and dissemination of results. The panel reviewed the suitability of the Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Model with respect to GEM’s principles for collaboration, credibility, openness and public good as well as the intended application of the model or its components for various user cases. John Rees commented that “The panel members are very impressed by the high level of technical work and the extensive global collaboration in developing the global model. The global model is a major achievement for GEM and will be of enormous value to the DRR community worldwide.” For more information on the Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Model, please email info@globalquakemodel.org. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News News Briefs December 2019 TOPIQS Newsletter By: Dec 18, 2019 Share Facebook LinkedIn GEM Governing Board and Secretariat, Pavia, Italy, December 2019 European Facilities for Earthquake Hazard and Risk workshop The main aim of the workshop was to obtain feedback on the ESHM20 model, such that it can be updated and released in April 2020. Marco Pagani and Kendra Johnson of the GEM Hazard Team participated in the workshop held in October, in Pavia, Italy. Accelerating Global science In Tsunami Hazard and Risk analysis meeting in Malta The purpose of the kick-off meeting was to set the stage for probabilistic hazard and risk analysis methods and current state-of-the-art. Invited experts introduced the different aspects of PTHA and PTRA. Kendra Johnson of the GEM Hazard Team participated in the meeting held in October, in Valletta, Malta. EAFIT workshop A half day workshop was organized by GEM for the visiting EAFIT University engineering students in October at the GEM Headquarters in Pavia, Italy. The purpose of the workshop was to learn more about GEM’ work in the disaster risk reduction space and to introduce the students to various GEM tools such as the OpenQuake suite. OpenQuake: UABC Tijuana, Mexico Multiple meetings were organized with researchers from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), lead by Prof. Mario Gonzales. Presentations of the GEM Foundation activities and potential collaborative projects were held with Tijuana's Town Hall members, the representatives of the university, and with a wide audience of students. In addition, as part of the volunteering EERI San Diego Chapter initiative for the binational Earthquake Scenario Risk Assessment in the San Diego-Tijuana area, two days of customized OpenQuake training for the Tijuana's working group was organised at the UABC. Significant progress was observed, and future collaboration are envisaged with the university as part of the TREQ project. VOBP Mexico The Volcano Observatory Best Practices meeting was organised by the CENAPRED, USGS, VDAP, and IGV in Mexico City. Representatives from more than 25 countries attended the meeting, in which GEM had the opportunity to present the work done in the OpenQuake engine for earthquakes and volcanoes risk assessment. GRAF Expert Group Meeting The purpose of the GRAF Expert Group is to provide guidance and direction in the development of the Global Risk Assessment Framework of the UNDRR. The 4th Meeting of the Expert Group was held in November 2019, Geneva, Switzerland. John Schneider, GEM Secretary General participated in the meeting. John also co-chairs the working group on Mapping & Gap Analysis. Murray Journeay, NRCan,also attended the meeting as a guest to present NRCan’s approach to developing risk indicators targeted at various stakeholder groups to inform DRR activities and Sendai Framework DRR reporting. American Geosciences Union (AGU) Fall Conference The AGU Fall Meeting is the largest international Earth and space science meeting in the world. The purpose of this year’s meeting is to discuss the rapid developments in geoscience, new approaches to observing Earth and beyond, the introduction of new data streams, growing demand for accessible science, the expansion of convergent science, and more. John Schneider and Kendra Johnson participated in the meeting this December in San Francisco, USA. IAStructE Performance Based Earthquake Engineering Seminar Anirudh Rao from the GEM Risk team delivered a keynote presentation on GEM’s earthquake risk model for India at an international seminar on performance based earthquake engineering in New Delhi on 9th November 2019. Anirudh was invited to speak at the seminar by the Indian Association of Structural Engineers (IAStructE), which organized the event. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 Gallery VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News New GEM-USAID Project Forecasting and Communicating Earthquake Hazard and Risk (FORCE) launched By: Dec 6, 2022 Share Facebook LinkedIn On the heels of the successful completion of the TREQ project partnership this year, GEM and USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) are embarking on a new project called Forecasting and Communicating Earthquake Hazard and Risk or FORCE . The project aims to strengthen the capacities and understanding to manage and respond to future earthquake risk by: introducing future growth or change into national and global exposure models to enable the quantification of future disaster losses, including those associated with climate change; developing communication and dissemination tools to maximize the uptake of disaster risk information in policy-making bodies; and improving the reliability of earthquake hazard and risk assessment, in particular in regions that lack information. The project has five implementation components aimed at enhancing the reliability and usefulness of the earthquake hazard and risk information produced by GEM and its partners and expanding GEM product applications to multi-hazard risk assessment considering the current and future conditions of the built environment. These components are: Predicting the evolution of the built environment and population Forecasting future disaster risk due to earthquakes Incorporating infrastructure in exposure modeling for risk assessment Modeling earthquake hazard and risk for small communities Advancing communication and dissemination of risk information The 2.5 year-project, will be implemented in collaboration with local scientists and stakeholders in El Salvador, Nepal, and Bhutan (components 1, 2, and 3), as well as small communities in the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans (component 4). “USAID is excited to support this project which targets some of the most seismically vulnerable communities in the world. The project activities, which are designed to evaluate current and future impacts of earthquakes, will not only benefit the project sites but other nations with similar needs and gaps as well,” Lindsay Davis, Earthquake Disaster Assistance Team Manager-USAID/BHA. The GEM Foundation has worked with USAID-BHA over the past years on several projects ( SSAHARA , CRAVE , TREQ ) to develop local and national capacities for earthquake hazard and risk assessment, and to communicate results to the broader community. An event held from November 21-25 in Cali, Colombia to present the results of the TREQ project risk assessment for the city, marked the start of FORCE project’s commitment to keep and improve the training component for technical and non-technical audiences that GEM started in the TREQ project. “With the implementation of the FORCE project, USAID-BHA and GEM will be able to continue its work and build from the outcomes of TREQ project, leading a wider community in building local to regional capacity for assessing and reducing risk,” Catalina Yepes, GEM FORCE Project Manager. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 Gallery VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS