History and Background:
The risk management of global geohazards involves not only collaboration across multiple disciplines, including engineering, geology, hydrology, and meteorology but also coordination among different countries and regions, as well as various academic institutions and industries. However, due to the lack of unified regulatory standards, risk management of global geohazards faces several challenges: (1) Challenge of Hazard Diversity: Geohazards occur in different types under varying regional and climatic conditions. The absence of adaptable standards makes it challenging to effectively address the diverse challenges posed by geohazards. (2) Uneven Technological Levels: The lack of unified standards may result in uneven technological levels. Some regions may adopt outdated or less effective methods, while others may employ advanced and validated technologies. This imbalance can impact the overall level of geohazard prevention and control. (3) Lack of Consistency and Interoperability: Disparities in the implementation of prevention and control measures among different countries and regions hinder the sharing and complementing of experiences and technologies. (4) Barriers to International Cooperation: The absence of unified standards hampers international cooperation. The establishment of the Committee on Standardization will aid in formulating uniform technical specifications, engineering standards, and management procedures, providing the international community with a shared framework to respond to the threats of geohazards more effectively.
Aims and Perspectives：
The missions of the Committee on Georisk Assessment and Mitigation are to: (1) develop a globally applicable standardization framework for the technical, administrative, educational, and promotional measures in geohazard management, provide unified, compatible, and interoperable guidelines for geohazard prevention and reduction activities across different countries, regions, academic fields, and industry sectors. (2) review, update, and promote specifications or standards designated by different countries, regions, academic fields, and industry sectors in the areas of geohazard prevention, reduction, management, and promotion, to ensure that they align with the global standardization frameworks and can adapt to new technological advancements and practical experiences. (3) Organize academic conferences and other events with the theme of "Standardization in Geo-Risk Management," promoting industry standards and specifications, fostering the exchange and dissemination of best practices, and ensuring that regions can draw upon successful disaster prevention experiences. (4) Promote collaboration and resource sharing among international organizations, governments, research institutions, and businesses, collectively addressing transboundary geological disaster issues, by establishing international standards.
Co-Chairs:
Jin-Hui LI (jinhui.li@hit.edu.cn), Dr., Prof., Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China
Qiang ZOU (zouqiang@imde.ac.cn), Dr., Prof. Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Deputy Directors:
Zhi-Gang Tao (taozhigang1981@163.com), Dr., Prof., China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), China
Jie Zhang (cezhangjie@tongji.edu.cn), Dr., Prof. Tongji University, China
Xiao-Lei Liu (xiaolei@ouc.edu.cn), Dr., Prof., Ocean University of China, China
Yu Huang (yhuang@tongji.edu.cn), Dr., Prof. Tongji University, China
Secretary:
Wen-Jun LU (luwenjun@hit.edu.cn), Dr., Prof., Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China
Tao YANG (yangtao@imde.ac.cn), Dr., Associate Prof., Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Advisory Board:
Jinping OU (oujinping@hit.edu.cn), Dr., Prof., Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China
Peng CUI (pengcui@imde.ac.cn), Dr., Prof., Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Zu-Yu CHEN (chenzuyu@iwhr.com), Dr., Prof., China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Beijing, China
Hua-Jun LI (huajun@ouc.edu.cn), Dr., Prof., Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
Ming LIN (Linming1004@sohu.com), Dr., Chief Scientist, China Communications Construction Corporation, China
Yue-Ping YIN (yinypcgs@hotmail.com), Dr., Chief Scientist, Geological Disaster Technical Guidance Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing, China
Suzanne LACASSE (suzanne.lacasse@ngi.no), Dr., Prof., Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norway
Kok Kwang PHOON (kkphoon@nus.edu.sg7), Dr., Prof., Academician, National University of Singapore, Singapore
D. Vaughan GRIFFITHS (d.v.griffiths@mines.edu), Dr., Prof., Colorado School of Mines, USA
Mark CASSIDY (mark.cassidy@unimelb.edu.au), Dr., Prof., University of Melbourne, Australia
Committee Members:
Zili DAI (Shanghai University, China)
Youkou DONG (China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China)
Ning FAN (Wenzhou University, China)
Liang GAO (University of Macau, China)
Siming HE (Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Lu JING (Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, China)
Ying LAI (Zhejiang University, China)
Bo LI (Tongji University, China)
Jin-Hui LI (Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China)
Wenjun LU (Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China)
Qing Lv (Zhejiang University, China)
Wuwei MAO (Tongji University, China)
Jingjing MENG (Nanchang University, China)
Huafu PEI (Dalian University of Technology, China)
Ming PENG (Tongji University, China)
Ping SHEN (University of Macau, China)
Xueliang WANG (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Tao YANG (Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, CAS)
Lulu ZHANG (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
Shuai ZHANG (Institute of Geomechanics, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences)
Qiang ZOU (Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, CAS)
Yu FENG (SunYat-sen University, China)
Xingsen GUO (University College London, UK)
Peiyuan LIN (SunYat-Sen University, China)
Ping SHEN (University of Macau, China)
Daoyuan TAN (Nanjing University, China)
Shun WANG (Wuhan University, China)
Peng ZENG (Chengdu University of Technology, China)
Tengyuan ZHAO (Xi'an Jiaotong University, China)
All interested members are welcome to join!