Shah Distinguished Lecture at Stanford by Veronica Cedillos

I am deeply honored to be presenting the 2025 Shah Distinguished Lecture at Stanford University on Wednesday, March 5. If you are in the area, please join us in person at 4:30 pm (reception starts at 4 pm) at Tresidder Oak Lounge, Tresidder Student Union

In this lecture, I will share strategies for catalyzing proactive disaster risk reduction based on lessons learned throughout my career. Pre-disaster action is more urgent than ever, given the rise in disaster risk and the dynamic, evolving nature of climate extremes and their interconnectedness with other natural hazards.

Drawing on case studies from our work at GeoHazards International, I will provide practical, on-the-ground insights to inform and strengthen future efforts in disaster risk reduction. I will share strategies that include (1) designing initiatives that acknowledge that building resilience requires sustained efforts over many years, (2) collaborating with local professionals and leaders by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to drive risk reduction within their communities, and (3) strategically leveraging post-disaster attention to accelerate mitigation efforts. I will highlight how these and other approaches can help guide collective efforts toward addressing increasing disaster risk around the world.

More information here: https://blume.stanford.edu/events/shah-family-fund-distinguished-lecture-series/catalyzing-pre-disaster-action-strategies

The Shah Family lecture series, on catastrophic risk management and related subjects, is an annual event named for Haresh Shah, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Warm Regards,

Veronica Cedillos, President & CEO

GeoHazards International 

Bhutan · Dominican Republic · Haiti · India · Nepal · U.S.A.

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