Next Generation Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
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Academia Movetia-Swissnex Webinar: Trends in China
This webinar in collaboration with Movetia will discuss two trending topics in China.
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Academia, Conference Swiss Alumni Sakura – Special Expo 2025 Edition
We warmly invite the Swiss Alumni community to join us for a special edition of the Swiss Alumni Sakura, taking place just ahead of the much-anticipated Expo 2025, Osaka!
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Program, Academia Tech&Ethics II: Navigating Innovation and Integrity in Life Sciences
Building on the success of Tech&Ethics: Shaping Digital Integrity in 2024, Swissnex in China is proud to announce the next chapter of this initiative which aims to increase Switzerland’s knowledge and competencies on China.
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Academia Next Generation Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
In 2025, Swissnex in China is launching a new program around Next-Generation Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation (nexGenDRR).
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In a rapidly changing world, addressing the risks associated with natural and man-made disasters is one of humanity’s most urgent challenges. Our new program aims to promote mutual learning and meaningful dialogue between Swiss and Chinese experts. Participants will gain insights into China’s approach to next-generation disaster risk reduction (nexGenDRR) through a combination of workshops, site visits, and academic discussions.
China, with its vast and diverse geography, is no stranger to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and typhoons. Significant expertise in leveraging digitalization, machine learning, and big data to enhance not only mitigation, but also disaster preparedness, early warning systems, response and recovery efforts have been developed by stakeholders such as the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM). From AI-driven earthquake detection to satellite-based flood monitoring, China’s innovative approaches offer a rich case study for learning and an interesting foundation for collaboration.

This initiative will explore how Swiss expertise in precision engineering, high-quality data science, and disaster resilience is complementary to China’s scalable, tech-driven solutions.
Together, participants will address pressing questions such as:
- How can we integrate digital tools to better predict disasters?
- What governance frameworks ensure equitable access to these technologies?
- How do we build resilience for vulnerable communities?
This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in collaborative problem-solving, deepen your understanding of key issues, and expand your network in China, all while contributing to a collective global effort to address one of the world’s most pressing crises.
nexGenDRR is in line with Swissnex in China’s mission to advance Swiss-Chinese collaboration in education, research, and innovation by leveraging relevant contacts, scouting content, and providing context. Our activities provide Sino-Swiss ERI collaboration with a stronger and more sustainable contextual foundation, identifying areas of collaboration that are of mutual interest and strategic relevance.
Join us!
Are you at the forefront of disaster risk research and interested in exchanging ideas on emerging technologies for resilience?
Get in touch to contribute to shaping the future of disaster risk mitigation and join this important bilateral dialogue.
Contact
Yiwen Sun (Cissy)Head of Academia & Arts
For more information, please contact our Head of Academia & Arts, Yiwen Sun (Cissy).