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News GEM's IDDRR Event Recap - Unveiling Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk Products By: Dec 14, 2023 Oct 13, 2023 Share Facebook LinkedIn October 13, 2023. In a time when disaster risks are inextricably linked with inequalities, the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation continues to make strides in addressing this critical issue. GEM’s global earthquake hazard and risk products, introduced on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023, are expected to contribute to disaster risk management efforts globally, helping reduce vulnerabilities, and promoting equity. Highlighting Inequality and Disaster Risk The UN’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) for 2023 focused on the nexus between disaster risks and inequality. It emphasised how unequal access to resources and insurance often leaves the most vulnerable communities exposed to catastrophe. Additionally, disasters tend to exacerbate disparities, plunging marginalised communities further into poverty. GEM's Contribution to Risk Reduction GEM's newly released global earthquake hazard and risk products are key contributors to addressing this challenge. They provide vital insights into the world's varying risk landscape. This, in turn, equips risk managers, insurers, engineers, building regulators, and community planners with the data they need to formulate effective risk reduction strategies. These strategies encompass improving building safety and land use, enhancing earthquake preparedness, and incentivising risk transfer mechanisms such as insurance. IDDRR 2023 Event Highlights The GEM event featured several presentations from the secretariat team with Helen Crowley, GEM's Secretary General, leading the event and providing an introductory address, setting the stage for discussions on global earthquake hazard and risk. Innovative global flagship products were unveiled, including global seismic hazard and risk mosaics; over 200 updated national exposure and vulnerability models, and country seismic profiles; interactive geoviewers, and downloadable high-resolution image files of the global maps, promising to transform disaster risk management on a global scale. About 250 attendees from 52 countries were guided through accessing and effectively utilising GEM's new and improved products page. Link to the event page . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1z9NplcGTs Towards a more equitable future GEM's IDDRR 2023 event celebrated the release of its new global earthquake hazard and risk products. These data and tools are poised to make a difference in disaster risk management, empowering a more equitable and resilient world. GEM remains at the forefront of disaster risk reduction, bringing us one step closer to a safer, more equitable future. Q&A and Discussion The event was interactive, featuring a lively question-and-answer session led by John Schneider, former Secretary General and currently Senior Advisor at GEM. The engaging interactions between the GEM presenters and participants encouraged an insightful exchange of ideas and perspectives. The summary of these discussions, along with the comprehensive list of questions and answers, are now available below. Hazard The following slides feature questions and answers regarding hazards discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. Fragility & Vulnerability The following slides feature questions and answers regarding fragility and vulnerability discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. Exposure The following slides feature questions and answers regarding exposure discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. Risk Assessment The following slides feature questions and answers regarding risk assessment discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. Future Activities The following slides feature questions and answers regarding GEM’s future activities discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. Resources The following slides feature questions and answers regarding the availability of various resources discussed during the launch of GEM's global products, which took place on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News GEM launches its Impact Story Series project By: Dec 18, 2019 Share Facebook LinkedIn Science for Social Change: pilot GEM Impact Story GEM is proud to announce the launch of its Impact Story Series project as part of the organizational strategy to capture the successes of its project partners, collaborators and sponsors in the use of GEM tools, products and expertise. Earthquake risk assessment 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 Story project aims to: Collect and document stories where GEM and 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 Increase awareness of the public at large on earthquake risk and preparedness The project is expected to encourage and inspire sponsors to share their stories that leverage GEM products and expert advice; and to identify demonstrators and champions to concretely showcase GEM impact or use of GEM products. The collected stories are also envisioned to catalyze the development of a clearer, impact-oriented documentation of GEM projects and organizational activities. In the pilot story, Science for Social Change, GEM interviewed Prof. Ana Beatriz Acevedo of EAFIT University to get to know her insights, perspectives and her work in Colombia around earthquake risk awareness, understanding and resilience. The interview also touched on how and why she got involved with GEM. To get a preview of her story, click . The full launch of pilot story will be done early next year. This will include a photo blog, a brochure of the full text of her interview and a 3-minute video. If you have a story to share, please contact jephraim.oro@globalquakemodel.org. No images found. GALLERY 1/9 Gallery VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

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 Global Parametrics joins GEM to develop open earthquake models for use in catastrophe modelling By: Oct 7, 2019 Share Facebook LinkedIn GEM welcomes Global Parametrics (GP) as Advisor Sponsor. GP is an innovative insurance solutions provider and risk manager with a focus on developing countries and underserved sectors. Launched in July of 2016 with support from Germany’s KfW via the InsuResilience Investment Fund, and the UK's Department for International Development, Global Parametrics aims to redefine the market for disaster preparedness and response through alternative risk transfer, emerging market finance, climate and seismic modelling, asset management, startups and public-private partnerships. “GEM is happy to collaborate with Global Parametrics because of our shared interest and commitment to use open data and transparent earthquake risk analysis tools such as GEM’s OpenQuake engine, to develop financial and insurance products to help small and micro financial institutions in times of disasters,'' John Schneider, GEM Secretary General. Global Parametrics CEO, Hector Ibarra was one of the guest speakers during the launch of GEM’s Global Earthquake Hazard and Risk maps in December 2018 in Pavia, Italy. He presented an overview of Global Parametrics’ vision and current work program. “We are proud to be part of the GEM family. We believe that our collaboration to develop open models and to promote transparency in risk assessment can broaden our reach and help address the insurance protection gap in developing countries as well as provide more security to institutions, risk aggregators and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) that provide services to poor and vulnerable populations in emerging markets,” Hector Ibarra, CEO Global Parametrics. About Global Parametrics GP is an innovative public-private approach that secures early access to capital and timely financing when disaster strikes. It designs and deploys structured financial solutions for institutional clients in emerging markets. The provision of these services contributes to a virtuous circle of more resilient businesses, communities and economies. Global Parametrics is supported by leading players in the public and private sectors. The first seed investments were provided by KfW’s InsuResilience Investment Fund and the UK’s Department for International Development. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News GEM completes the TREQ project delivering results that can substantially contribute to the understanding of earthquake risk at the urban/city levels By: Sep 15, 2022 Share Facebook LinkedIn After 20 months of project activities, the USAID-supported GEM TREQ project (Training and Communication for Earthquake Risk Assessment) came to a successful conclusion in June 2022. The project worked closely with local partners and scientists to develop the capacity for urban earthquake hazard and risk assessment in Latin America, for the cities of Quito (Ecuador), Cali (Colombia), and Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic); and to produce training, educational and communication materials for better understanding of earthquake risk. “The TREQ project demonstrated that local collaboration is critical for addressing both technical and operational challenges related to risk management at the urban scale, and that the integration of local expertise results in stronger ownership and more detailed hazard and risk assessment. The TREQ team also took advantage of challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic to expand training and networking opportunities beyond the three primary target cities of the project, thereby increasing accessibility of project resources and opportunities for local experts to share their knowledge and experiences.” Lindsay Davis, Earthquake Disaster Assistance Team Manager-BHA USAID. TREQ developed state-of-art models for each city in close collaboration with local stakeholders, backed by 15 technical reports. City profiles have also been prepared for emergency planning activities including multiple earthquake scenarios. For the Dominican Republic, a national seismic hazard model was developed in collaboration with the National Geological Survey (SGN) and local scientists. In addition, GEM also developed a training manual on Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA). This manual presents the basic concepts of classical PSHA and the wide spectrum of alternatives to model seismicity and uncertainties (epistemic and aleatory) in the OpenQuake-engine. Catalina Yepes, TREQ project manager underscores the importance of the models, saying “Urban seismic hazard and risk assessment results and the selection of earthquake scenarios are vital in the efforts of local and city risk management offices to improve earthquake risk awareness and preparedness, as well as emergency response and mitigation strategies.” Activities devoted to developing training, educational and communication materials designed for specific audiences helped raise awareness of earthquake hazard and risk at the community level, and helped communicate detailed hazard and risk assessment studies to a wide range of stakeholders: from local experts to decision-makers responsible for the implementation of risk reduction measures. GEM scientists conducted 32 modular online training sessions using the OpenQuake training website as a platform to explain the basic concepts of earthquake hazard and risk assessment. The project trained more than 600 risk professionals online from 64 countries. On the academic front, five university professors from Latin America participated in the project’s ‘training the trainers’ program, and developed - in collaboration with GEM - guidelines for the implementation of an undergraduate university course for teaching seismic hazard and risk assessment. For the general public, the project conducted a two-hour workshop "Am I at risk if an earthquake occurs?" to enhance understanding of risk and raise awareness of its impacts in the community using a tailor-fit video as a discussion-starter in community dialogues. For complete information about the project and its accomplishments, please visit www.globalquakemodel.org/proj/treq . No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

News Why support GEM – perspectives from GEM current and prospective sponsors and partners By: Jul 2, 2018 Share Facebook LinkedIn Sponsors and collaborators from governments, insurance/reinsurance sectors, catastrophe modelers and insurance brokers gathered on November 29 for this year’s Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Partners Workshop to share the impact of GEM and its products and services to their programs and business practices. OpenQuake – a public standard for seismic hazard and risk assessment Daniela Di Bucci, presenting on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Unit of the Department of Civil Protection (INGV) – a public sponsor since 2009, said that the use of GEM OpenQuake software for Civil Protection purposes in Italy is a well-established practice in the seismic risk assessment field. In similar fashion, Canada represented by Phil Hill of Natural Resources Canada, uses GEM OpenQuake models to assess seismic risk and to inform disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning in British Columbia as well as for updating their National Seismic Hazard model of 2015. GNS Science New Zealand representative Kelvin Berryman, who has participated in GEM key events since 2006 – the year the GEM idea was born – acknowledged that GEM has much more to offer now than before, citing GEM’s successful development of a 21st century seismic risk assessment software – OpenQuake, and addressing the challenges of global database standards for risk assessment. GFZ/Germany representative Graeme Weatherill quoted the application of OQ in Central Asia (EMCA) and for the Dead Sea region. He further added that OQ forms an integral part of GFZ/UNESCO training courses on seismic hazard and risk. BGS/UK’s John Rees stated widespread use of OQ and GEM products across UK institutions. In Nepal, NSET representative Surya Shrestha shared that they have successfully used GEM's RPS-resilience performance scorecard method to educate local communities in disaster risk reduction planning at municipal level. NSET also used OpenQuake for national hazard and risk modeling. Closing the protection gap: GEM and private sector partnerships Leading insurers and reinsurers of the world, Hannover Re and Zurich, echoed the same perspective. More than the software benefits, Hannover Re representative Jörg Steffensen points out that Hannover Re’s partnership with GEM, which now spans almost a decade, has expanded in-house expertise on earthquake risk and strengthened their overall internal and external risk management processes, contributing to better client services. Zurich’s Claudio Boettcher underscored that working with GEM is not only good for humanity but for business as well. Zurich is one of the first key private sponsors that boldly invested significant funds for GEM’s work programs on seismic hazard and risk assessment in order to develop more understanding of earthquake impacts and to promote better management of the risk. FM Global’s Hosam Ali introduced their work on using OQ for China and improving the software in general. OYO Corporation’s Nobuhiko Toyama described their use of OQ for client services, including OQ training and translating the manual into Japanese to reach more stakeholders. E DF’s Gloria Senfaute commented that OQ qualifies as the best choice when moving to probabilistic models for NPP regulation. Openness and transparency Insurance brokers Aon-Benfield, Guy Carpenter and Willis Towers Watson (GEM work program 1 sponsor) all agreed that GEM’s approach to risk assessment and model development is trail blazing and a game-changer because of OQ’s transparency and replicability. Adam Podlaha, Head of Aon-Benfield’s Impact Forecasting, adds that the GEM brand carries a lot of weight because of its scientific credibility. Internationally acknowledged Capping the 1-day event, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) urged GEM to bring collective experience to address the challenges that UNISDR have to navigate over the next 20 years in understanding inter-dependencies in the risk landscape. Marc Gordon, representing UNISDR at the event, appealed to GEM to become a central part of determining how to move forward in bringing expertise, data and knowledge together to guide international risk management policy. The GEM Partners Workshop is held twice a year with the objective of bringing partners together to gather feedback on GEM products, services and activities. No images found. GALLERY 1/0 VIDEO RELATED CONTENTS

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