Focus and Scope
ICOCH 2025 covers a broad spectrum of topics related to ocean, climate, and geological hazards, with a strong emphasis on disaster mitigation, adaptation strategies, and sustainable solutions.
Geological and Seismic Hazards
- Earthquakes, fault systems, and seismic risk assessment
- Landslides, subsidence, and geotechnical hazards
- Volcanic activity and its environmental impact
- Tsunami modeling, prediction, and early warning systems
Ocean and Coastal Hazards
- Sea-level rise and coastal erosion
- Marine pollution and its role in disaster risk
- Storm surges, hurricanes, and extreme weather impacts
- Coral reef degradation and marine ecosystem resilience
- Submarine landslides and their impact on coastal regions
Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
- Impacts of global warming on extreme weather events
- El Niño, La Niña, and climate variability effects
- Hydrometeorological disasters: floods, droughts, and cyclones
- Climate adaptation strategies and policy frameworks
- Green infrastructure for disaster mitigation
Environmental Sustainability and Risk Management
- Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies and frameworks
- Remote sensing, GIS, and AI for disaster monitoring
- Nature-based solutions for hazard mitigation
- Resilient urban planning and infrastructure development
- Community-based disaster preparedness and response
Technology, Innovation, and Policy
- Early warning systems and real-time hazard monitoring
- The role of AI, IoT, and big data in disaster prediction
- International policies and governance in disaster risk management
- Sustainable development and resilience-building strategies
- Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices in disaster adaptation
ICOCGH 2025 seeks to bridge the gap between science, policy, and practice, bringing together leading experts to develop integrated solutions for a safer and more resilient world.
