GESI Project Results
GHI conducted the analysis, prepared publications, and distributed the information collected from the GESI project. The results were presented in the form of a report to the cities, and the local participants were invited to attend an international symposium to exchange results and explore mitigation options. The Initiative worked to empower local governments and organizations to address urban earthquake risk with sustainable, economically feasible efforts by identifying the most vulnerable aspects of the built environment.Cities participating in the first stage of the Initiative were:
- The Americas - Antofagasta and Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia; Guayaquil and Quito, Ecuador; Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Francisco, USA; San Salvador, El Salvador; Vancouver, Canada
- Asia - Bandung and Jakarta, Indonesia; Islamabad, Pakistan; Kathmandu, Nepal; Kobe, Nagoya, and Tokyo, Japan; Manila, Philippines; Mumbai and New Delhi, India; Shanghai and Zigong, China; Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Europe - Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey
International Symposium Participation in the project included an invitation to attend an international symposium where project results were discussed, and cities shared mitigation experiences.
To support continuing mitigation efforts, GHI encourages ongoing communication within a network of earthquake specialists and concerned individuals who offer support and technical information.
