The Symposium on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025

We sincerely thank our Chief Guest Mr. Krishna Bahadur Raut, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, along with all distinguished guests, session chairs, and rapporteurs for their valuable insights and presence.

Our special appreciation goes to the all presenters for their excellent research contributions and engaging discussions that enriched the technical sessions. Your work truly reflected the growing scientific strength and collaborative spirit within Nepal’s geological and disaster research community.

We extend warm thanks to the IDDRR 2025 Organizing Committee, led by Dr. Lok Bijay Adhikari, for their tireless coordination and remarkable execution of the event.

Heartfelt gratitude to our collaboration partners, Department of Mines and Geology, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Water Resource and Energy Research Center, National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Nepal Hydrogeological Association, Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction, DPNet-Nepal, Volunteer Corps Nepal, Nepal Electrical Authority, Nepal Youth Network, and Tribhuvan University for their continued cooperation.

We also express sincere appreciation to our sponsors, Geo Hydro Consult Pvt. Ltd., Paragon Engineering Consultancy and Research Center Pvt. Ltd., Innovative Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ramesh Steels Pvt. Ltd., and Shivam Cement; whose generous support made this symposium possible.

Our deepest thanks to the Nepal Tourism Board for providing the venue and logistical support, and to the media partners for their valuable coverage.

Finally, we wholeheartedly thank our volunteers, executive committee members, and all participants for their active involvement and contribution to the success of the event.

Together, we have strengthened the foundation of resilience and scientific collaboration for a safer and sustainable future.