In September 2024, the International Consortium on Geo-disaster Reduction (ICGdR) successfully held the 4th International Symposium on Slope Risk Assessment and Sustainable Stability Design in Toronto, Canada.  Professor Sui Wanghua and Associate Professor Zhou Chang, the members of the ICGdR Committee on Mine Geohazards and Ecological Restoration, were invited to attend and deliver keynote presentations, showcasing the committee's research achievements and international influence in the fields of mine geohazard prevention and ecological restoration.
 

At the conference, Prof. Sui Wanghua, Chair of the Committee, presented a keynote report titled "Slope Instability Induced by Underground Coal Mining in Xinjiang’s Tianshan Mountain," systematically analyzing slope instability issues caused by coal mining in the Tianshan region of Xinjiang and proposing corresponding risk assessment and prevention strategies. Associate Prof. Zhou Chang, a member of the Committee Secretariat, shared his latest research findings in a presentation titled "Resilience of Rock Engineering: Concept, Mechanism, Evaluation, and Enhancement." Their reports garnered significant attention from attendees, highlighting the committee's academic expertise and practical experience in mine geohazard prevention.

During the conference, Prof. Sui and Associate Prof. Zhou engaged in in-depth discussions with experts from institutions such as the University of Tokyo, the University of Waterloo, and the Polytechnic University of Turin, exploring cutting-edge topics such as mine geohazard risk assessment, ecological restoration technologies, and intelligent monitoring. These exchanges laid a solid foundation for future international collaborative research.

 

In addition to the academic sessions, the conference organized field geological investigations, during which committee members conducted on-site studies of the geological evolution processes at Niagara Falls and Algonquin Provincial Park. They also visited the engineering laboratories at Toronto Metropolitan University, where they discussed mine water hazard prevention and ecological restoration technologies with local scholars. These activities not only enriched the practical experience of the committee members but also provided valuable first-hand materials for future research and teaching.
 

About the Committee on Mine Geohazards and Ecological Restoration (CMGdER)

The CMGdER is a specialized body under the International Consortium on Geo-disaster Reduction (ICGdR), dedicated to research and practice in mine geohazard prevention and ecological restoration. The committee brings together leading experts in engineering geology, environmental engineering, and geomechanics from around the world, with a core focus on advancing mine safety geology, ecological restoration, and geohazard prevention. Moving forward, the committee will continue to deepen international collaboration, promote technological innovation, and contribute to global mine safety and sustainable development.

(Prepared by the Secretariat of the CMGdER)