International multi-risk seminar
International Institute of Physics auditorium, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
About
The Multi-Risk Project will host the International Multi-Risk Seminar on April 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2024, in the auditorium of the International Institute of Physics at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). This event aims to qualify and disseminate debates in scenarios involving multiple risks.
The complete schedule can be accessed here. The event will include the participation of international experts in lectures, round table discussions, work presentation sessions, and a workshop dedicated to implementing potential solutions for reducing disaster risks.
Call for papers
The central goal of the International Multi-risk Seminar is to advance the conceptual and methodological debate on how to evaluate and manage contexts where multiple risks overlap and result in other forms. Abstracts in Portuguese and English are accepted in this call, based on empirical and theoretical works and systematic literature reviews. Paper presentations can be done remotely upon registration.
Among the thematic approaches are:
- Multi-risks in the context of climate change
- Participatory mapping/social cartography
- Multiple risk monitoring and alerting
- Risk communication and social mobilization
- Methodologies to improve risk and disaster management
- Multi-risks and socio-environmental vulnerabilities
Expanded abstracts (up to 1,000 words) must be sent in word, with title, five keywords and identification of authorship via the registration form or to email: projetomultirrisco@gmail.com. Up to four authors per extended abstract will be permitted.
The Seminar will occur in a hybrid form according to the following schedule:
Submissions opening
December 10, 2023
Submissions end
February 20, 2024
Announcement of accepted works
February 29, 2024
Payment for registrations can be made after acceptance has been announced.
Registrations
To participate in the International Multi-Risk Seminar, complete the form corresponding to your category (attendee or paper presenter) and pay the registration fee, according to your status:
Professionals and teachers: R$ 250,00 Postgraduate students (specialization, master’s and doctorate): R$150,00 Undergraduate students: R$50,00 Payment for registration must be made via PIX or bank deposit to Jovem Explorador e o Ecomuseu, partner of the Multi-Risk International Seminar.
Payment details:
Banco Bradesco S.A. (237)
Agency: 5365
Current account: 4995-6
Favored: Jovem Explorador e o Ecomuseu
PIX Key: 24.426.275/0001-50 (CNPJ)