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News Seismic Risk: A Changing Landscape - GEM Shares Insights at ADB Webinar By: Dec 14, 2023 Oct 25, 2023 Share Facebook LinkedIn The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a virtual knowledge session on October 25, 2023, titled "Seismic Risk: A Changing Landscape," highlighting the evolving nature of seismic threats impacting vulnerability and risk assessment. Moderated by Belinda Hewitt, ADB's Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, the session featured key experts, including Matt Gerstenberger from GNS New Zealand and Helen Crowley, Secretary General of the GEM Foundation. Gerstenberger kicked off the session, discussing New Zealand's 2022 seismic hazard model update, which revealed a 50% average increase in modelled seismic hazard. His contribution provided valuable insights into the potential implications of hazard updates for countries across Asia and the Pacific. Helen Crowley then took to the stage, sharing GEM's pioneering initiatives in seismic hazard and exposure mapping. She focused on applied research in the USAID-Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-supported FORCE project , where innovative tools such as machine learning are being employed to forecast global exposure to seismic hazards under varying future scenarios. Crowley emphasised GEM's potential role in guiding resilient planning and investments, stating: "Understanding global exposure to seismic hazards is fundamental for informed decision-making to support risk mitigation. GEM's seismic hazard, exposure and risk maps serve as robust tools on this front, guiding resilient planning and investments. Leveraging machine learning for exposure and vulnerability forecasting, we aim to better understand future seismic risk scenarios that can aid ADB and member countries in making risk-informed investments and prioritising resilient interventions." The webinar's theme emphasised the need to adapt to the evolving nature of seismic risk. The presentations by Gerstenberger and Crowley underlined the urgency of staying ahead in seismic risk assessment. Such insights can guide ADB and its member countries towards better understanding and mitigation of seismic risks, fostering more resilient communities in vulnerable regions. GEM's active participation in the event, highlighted by Helen Crowley's contribution, shed light on innovative methodologies that are proving promising in addressing future seismic risk. The webinar served as a platform for knowledge exchange, stressing the need for proactive measures in confronting the ever-changing landscape of seismic hazards. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

Publications Evaluación de Riesgo Sísmico para el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Share Facebook LinkedIn Download 2022 | Report El presente documento es el resultado del esfuerzo colaborativo entre la Fundación GEM, el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos, la Dirección Metropolitana de Gestión del Riesgo, la Oficina de la Alcaldía de Quito, la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, y la Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Agua Potable y Saneamiento de Quito. El objetivo de este reporte es presentar los resultados de la evaluación de riesgo urbano para el Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, obtenidos dentro del contexto del Proyecto para la Comunicación y Formación en la Evaluación de Riesgos por Terremotos (TREQ), financiado por la Oficina de Ayuda Humanitaria de los Estados Unidos (BHA, por sus siglas en inglés).

OpenQuake Engine certified user page This is to certify that Abdelhamid Allaoui 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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Science for Social Change GEM Impact Story Series en | esp First encounter with earthquakes I think I was about four years old when I first experienced an earthquake. We lived in a residential building at the time, so we really felt it, a strong swaying motion. I can still remember the crack it created on our wall. Life before GEM, my world in balance Before joining GEM, I was a young professor, just five years into teaching. I had done some research activities related to structural behavior. At the time I worried a lot about academics more than anything else, and I didn’t know how to apply the knowledge, the research I’ve done for improving the wellbeing of our society. I didn’t feel satisfied with just doing research. Encounters that changed my situation In 2013, I was contacted by GEM to join the SARA project. I accepted the invitation because I saw an opportunity to learn about seismic risk assessment, to participate in a project that has real life applications, and where results can be used by policy makers to improve building codes and risk mitigation strategies. Training to get better to address the challenges ahead The training workshops in Medellín, Colombia in 2014, and Lima, Peru in 2015 also marked the start of a change in my knowledge and perspective of risk. During the training in 2014, we learned about the GEM building taxonomy and general concepts about seismic risk assessment. In the Peru training, we were introduced to OpenQuake. Barriers to earthquake resilience I think that the number one barrier is being in a society that does not believe that earthquakes can happen anytime, sometimes without warning. We had a devastating earthquake 20 years ago and it seems that most people have forgotten about it. I also think that earthquake resilience is a low priority for policy makers, which makes communicating earthquake risk information vital for the improvement of public safety and protection of critical infrastructures more challenging. Change can start with oneself I think change can happen anytime, but it has to start with oneself. When the SARA project was completed in 2015, my collaboration with GEM did not stop there. Since 2016, we have been improving the exposure models of Medellín, Bogotá and Cali. We have also collaborated with GEM for the development of the Colombian exposure model that was used for the Global Earthquake Risk Map of 2018. Guiding the future stewards of earthquake resilience I have been teaching seismic risk assessment at the Seismic Engineering course at EAFIT since 2017 and tutored several students in using OpenQuake for undergrad research on seismic risk assessment of electric substations, water services in Medellín, and earthquake-induced landslides in Quito, Ecuador. This has been made possible because of the experiences I gained from the GEM SARA project. No finish line, but we have to keep moving forward Though I have achieved my goal to enhance my knowledge of seismic risk assessment, and to transmit that knowledge to my students, the engineering community, and to some extent, to the public at large; I also realized that this is not a race that has a finish line. Each time I move forward, so does the finish line. But what’s important is to keep moving forward. The power of commitment and collaboration In the academia, I think many would only get involved in projects if there’s funding, but there’s a lot that can be done without the need of funding. The people at GEM are always open to answer your questions, to give you advice… and for me, that has more value than funding. Inspiring others I hope that my learning experiences with GEM would inspire students, researchers, engineers and others to advocate for better seismic risk awareness and education to make Colombia and the world more resilient to earthquakes. About the GEM Impact Stories Earthquake risk remains abstract and highly technical, and there are significant risks that due to poor or limited understanding of it, policymakers and the public at large may not be able to fully take advantage of existing and future information that can either help create better or enhance existing earthquake risk reduction and management strategies, especially at the local and national level. Specifically, the GEM Impact Stories project aims to: Collect and document stories where GEM or its partners have contributed to positive change; Encourage policy and decision makers to use science- and evidence- based information to formulate earthquake DRR strategy at the national level through positive stories of change; and Increase awareness of the public at large on earthquake risk and preparedness. A Q&A with Prof. Ana Beatriz Acevedo Ana Beatriz Acevedo is a Civil Engineer with Master and PhD degrees on Earthquake Engineering, and currently a Professor of Civil Engineering at EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia handling earthquake engineering and earthquake risk assessment courses. Acknowledgement This story is a collaboration between the GEM Foundation, Pavia, Italy and EAFIT University, Medellin, Colombia. Our heartfelt thanks goes to: Prof. Ana Acevedo for contributing her story and valuable time with us; EAFIT staff for the photos; GEM and EUCENTRE for the support provided during the preparation of this pilot GEM Impact Story. Related Contents Science for Social Change Prof. Ana Acevedo's full interview transcript in PDF brochure format. Title: Science for Social Change Video: Prof. Ana Acevedo's interview Duration: 3mins 25secs

News With GEM’s OpenQuake platform, EAFIT experts measure seismic risks and suggest measures for their reduction By: Jul 2, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn The OpenQuake training, facilitated by GEM, was held in Medellin, Colombia from June 6-7. The event composed of a seminar and training, provided a venue for updating and discussing recent advances in seismic risk assessment and its applications in decision making, seeking to improve resilience to earthquakes. Several exhibitors presented advances related to seismic risk and its evaluation in Colombia during the seminar, which was primarily aimed at the leaders of the different sectors related to risk: government entities, private sector and engineering guilds. GEM seismic risk engineers trained EAFIT experts in integrated assessment of seismic risk using OpenQuake. Participants experienced first hand exploring the databases and tools developed by GEM to assess seismic risk, and learned to carry out step-by-step assessment of seismic risk in specific scenarios or probabilistic analysis. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

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News 11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering By: Jul 12, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn From June 25 to 29, the 11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering took place in Los Angeles, California. The theme of this year’s conference was integrating science, engineering, & policy. “11NCEE is the U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering. It is hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) every 4 years in conjunction with federal and local partners. This milestone conference brings together professionals from a broad range of disciplines: architecture, civil and structural engineering, seismology, geology, geophysics, geotechnical engineering, business, public policy, the social sciences, regional planning, emergency response, and regulation.” On June 28, GEM’s Vitor Silva, Seismic Risk Coordinator, was awarded the 2017 Shah Family Innovation Prize by EERI, which “rewards younger professionals and academics for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the field of earthquake risk mitigation and management.” No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

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