28th – 30th November 2025 | Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management have emerged as critical global challenges, particularly in the backdrop of climate change. With rising occurrences of extreme weather events, seismic activities, and environmental degradation, there is an urgent need for collective global action.
The Himalaya hold immense significance in the global context as these regulate climate patterns, serve as the water source for over a billion people, and act as a critical biodiversity hotspot. Beyond their ecological importance, the Himalaya also have deep-rooted spiritual and cultural relevance, inspiring resilience and sustainable practices. Recognizing the ongoing environmental challenges and climate change in the backdrop, the World Summit on Disaster Management is scheduled to be organized from 28th – 30th November 2025 at Dehradun – the gateway of majestic Himalaya to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration among global leaders, policymakers, scientists, and disaster management practitioners. The summit will focus on resilience-building strategies through the lens of the five fundamental elements of life: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.
The Summit is a must-attend for Senior Officials from State Governments & Embassies, Experts from Central Institutes & Multilateral Organizations, Thought Leaders from Academia, Industry & NGOs.
Hon’ble Minister of Forest, Govt. of Maharashtra
Chairperson, Lodha Foundation
Director General, UCOST, Govt. of Uttarakhand
Former Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Former Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India
Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Former Director General, India Meteorological Department, Government of India
Former Director General, Competition Commission of India
President, Himalayan Academy of Science & Technology
Former Additional Secretary & Ex - Managing Director, CSC eGovernance, Government of India
Founding Director, EDVSOL
CEO, Vitraya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. & Advisor (Health), India InsurTech Association
Founder, Action for Development Foundation (ADF)
Co-Founder, GlobalSpin & UDAAN (IAMKHADI) | Emerging Technology Council
Former Additional Chief Secretary, J&K Government
Former Director General of Forests & Special Secretary, Government of India. Chief Policy Adviser, Climate Parliament.
Additional Chief Secretary, Nagaland and Chief Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House.
President, All India Association of Industries & Chairman, World Trade Center, Mumbai
CMD, National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
Director, Indian Aviation Academy, Govt., of India & Ex. Executive Director, Airports Authority of India
Chief, Climate Change, Resilience and Energy Programme, UNDP
Climate Change Specialist at World Bank Group
Director of Climate Change, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Former Director General and Special Secretary, MoEF
Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Textiles
Advisor (Natural Resources and Environment), Niti Aayog
Member Health, Niti Aayog
Former Director, AIMS Delhi
Director, SSD, Bureau of Indian Standards
Founder, Health Parliament
Director, Association of Healthcare Providers (India)
President, NATHEALTH & CMD, Max Healthcare Institute Limited
Chairman, IRDAI
COO, Bima Sugam- Insurance Electronic Marketplace
Managing Director, Life Insurance Corporation of India
Additional Secretary, Insurance, Department of Financial Services
CEO, National Health Authority (NHA)
Chairman, General Insurance Council
MD, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC)
CEO, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC)
Chairman, The Himalayan State Regional Council (HSRC)
President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Director General, Border Roads Organization
Former, CMD, Railway Board, Air India, ITDC
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), ITI Limited
Chairman and Managing Director, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India
Chairperson, NAREDCO
Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
CMD, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
DG, National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
CMD, National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.
President, All India Association of Industries & Chairman, World Trade Center, Mumbai
President, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)
Managing Director and CEO, Invest India
Deputy Representative, UN Women India
Chairman, Startup India Seed Fund Committee
Ananya Birla Foundation
Chairperson, HCL Foundation
Founder, UR.Life
Representation India, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Additional Chief Secretary & Agricultural Production Commissioner, Govt. of UP
CMD, Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC)
Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC)
Director General, Standing Conference of Public Enterprises
Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Director General, Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI)
CMD, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited
Designated & Managing Partner, Juris International LLP
CEO, Skill Council for Green Jobs (SSCGJ)
09.30 – 10.00 AM
Registration
10.00 – 11.00 AM
Inaugural Session:
11.00 – 11.15 AM
Group Photo + Networking Tea
11.15 – 12.15 PM
SESSION 1 – COMMUNITY AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN CLIMATE RESILIENCE
| Topic | Speaker |
Financing Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure: Public & Private Roles: 2. How can public-private partnerships (PPPs) and insurance mechanisms bridge the funding gap? | Prof P. K. Joshi, Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi. |
Community Participation in Water Conservation and Climate Adaptation: 2. How can governance frameworks empower them for more sustainable water management? | Ms. Nisha JamVwal, Columnist, Journalist Climate Change, Asian Age & Deccan Chronicle |
Uninsured Losses and Risk Mitigation in Water-Related Climate Disasters 2. How can governance frameworks support risk financing and minimize uninsured losses? | Adv. Jamshed Keki Mistry, Founder, International Legal Alliance. |
Technology and Innovation for Water Security in a Changing Climate: 2. Are there successful case studies from India or globally? | Mr. Kapil Joshi, IFS (Retd), Emeritus Scientist UCOST, Former PCCF Uttarakhand |
Water Governance and Policy Gaps in Climate Resilience: 2. What policy reforms are needed to enhance resilience at the community level? | Ms. Uma Aslekar, Director, Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune |
| MODERATOR – Ms. Kanika Sasan, Actor, Entrepreneur and Public Speaker | |
12.15 – 1.15 PM
SESSION 2 – PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & CORPORATES IN PROMOTING CLIMATE RESILIENCE
| Topic | Speaker |
Role of PSUs in Infrastructure Development for Climate Resilience: 2. What policy interventions are needed to enhance their impact? | Mr. Sukanta Kumar Sahoo, DGM, Department of Climate Action and Sustainability, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). |
Sustainable Financing for Climate Resilience: 2. What innovative financing models are PSUs adopting to support climate resilience? | Dr. Prayag Singh Rawat, Director, Reserve Bank of India |
Risk Mitigation and Climate Insurance Mechanisms: 2. What innovative insurance products can help bridge the protection gap for vulnerable communities and businesses? | Shri. Piyush Pandey, Assistant Professor (Finance), Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay |
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for Climate Resilience: 1. What successful PPP models exist for climate adaptation and resilience? 2. How can collaborations between PSUs, banks, and corporates drive large-scale impact? | Shri. Rajesh Mundra, Deputy General Manager, Mumbai West, Indian Bank |
Corporate ESG Strategies and Climate Adaptation: 2. Can you share examples of corporate-led climate adaptation projects? | Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade Promotion and Development, World Trade Center Mumbai |
| MODERATOR – Ms. Tasneem Merchant, Faculty NIFT and Creative Director, Tasneem Merchant Signature Label | |
01.15 – 02.15 PM
Lunch
02.15 – 3.15 PM
SESSION 3 – EXPANDING HEALTHCARE ACCESS THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATIONS
| Topic | Speaker |
Potential and Penetration Gap for Uninsured Losses During Climate Uncertainty 2. What role can AI-driven insurance models play in improving coverage and access? | Shri. Mrinal Sinha, CEO, Vitraya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
| Role of Digital Health Records and Interoperability in Strengthening Healthcare Systems: How can digital health records and interoperable systems improve patient care, reduce costs, and enhance coordination among healthcare providers? | Dr. Gaurav Tripathi, Senior Vice President, Health Management, Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. |
| Digital Health Infrastructure and Policy Frameworks for Universal Healthcare: What policy interventions and infrastructure investments are required to ensure equitable access to digital healthcare services across different demographics? | Ms. Sushama Anupam, General Manager, New India Assurance Company Limited |
Telemedicine and Remote Healthcare for Rural and Underserved Communities: 2. How can public-private partnerships accelerate adoption? | Dr. Nayan Shah, Founder and Managing Director, Paramount Health Services & Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd. |
| AI, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics in Healthcare Access and Affordability: How can AI and big data be leveraged to predict health crises, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resource allocation for better healthcare accessibility? | Mr. Kallol Basu, Chief Technology Officer, National Insurance Company Limited |
| MODERATOR – Dr. Megha Phansalkar, Architect, Environment Conservationist & Founder, Tisser Rural Handicraft (NGO) | |
03.15 – 04.15 PM
SESSION 4 – SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR MULTI-HAZARD DISASTERS
| Topic | Speaker |
| Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Mitigation and Recovery: How can collaborations between governments, corporates, and NGOs enhance resource mobilization, infrastructure rebuilding, and long-term recovery efforts post-disaster? | Ms. Sunita Bhuyan, Chief Mentor, Atos Prayas Foundation |
| Integrating Technology and AI for Early Warning and Response: How can emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and satellite-based monitoring improve early warning systems and disaster preparedness for multi-hazard scenarios? | Dr. Reema Pant, Founding Director, Techno Hub Laboratories |
| Financial Preparedness: Insurance, Relief Funds, and Risk Financing: What innovative financial mechanisms (parametric insurance, catastrophe bonds, etc.) can be deployed to ensure quick economic recovery for affected communities? | Ms. Nalini Shankar, Associate Director (Impact Consulting & Climate Change), Palladium |
| Climate Adaptation and Infrastructure Resilience for Multi-Hazard Disasters: How can urban planning and resilient infrastructure design help mitigate the impact of overlapping disasters like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones? | Dr. Hiresh Verma, Mushroom Queen of India |
| Community-Based Disaster Resilience and Risk Reduction: What are some successful models of community-led disaster preparedness and response, and how can governments and organizations strengthen local resilience? | Ms. Rupa Naik, Executive Director, World Trade Centre, Mumbai |
| MODERATOR – Ms. Rashmi Birla, Founder & CEO, Enggauge Solutions | |
04:15 - 04.30 PM
Valedictory Address – Shri. Girish Dattatray Mahajan, Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources and Disaster Management, Govt. of Maharashtra
04.30 PM onwards
High Tea
The GlobalSpin WSDM will showcase groundbreaking initiatives and unveil pivotal platforms aimed at catalyzing positive change.
A series of pre-summit events in different cities has been planned to include regional voices and sectoral capabilities in the runup to the summit. The 2nd pre-summit event with overarching theme of ‘Enabling Disaster Resilient Ecosystem with specific focus on financing climate actions and sustainable livelihood’ is being organized at Mumbai, which is the nerve center of Industry, Trade and Finance. The key stakeholders from Industry and Finance sectors are expected to express their points of views on vital areas during daylong deliberations about challenges and opportunities in enablement of disaster resilient ecosystem
Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable development of the Himalayan region. With a commitment to preserving the unique ecological and cultural heritage of this fragile ecosystem, UCOST leverages scientific research, innovative technologies, and community engagement to address the pressing environmental challenges. By fostering collaborations with local, national, and international stakeholders, UCOST aims to promote resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods in the Himalayan region. Through its comprehensive initiatives, UCOST is working towards a harmonious balance between development and conservation, ensuring a thriving future for generations to come.
“GlobalSpin”, an initiative of IAMKHADI, is a pioneering platform dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience globally, with a special focus on MSMEs and startups. Committed to tackling the most pressing challenges of our time, GlobalSpin harnesses cutting-edge technology, interdisciplinary research, and strategic collaborations to create meaningful impact. By engaging governments, academia, industry, and civil society, GlobalSpin fosters scalable and sustainable solutions across key sectors. From climate change mitigation to economic empowerment and social equity, it is at the forefront of shaping a more resilient and inclusive future.
The “Himalayan Academy for Science & Technology (HAST)” is at the forefront of addressing the pressing ecological challenges faced by the Himalayan region through synergistic interventions. By fostering collaborations with both national and international stakeholders, HAST harnesses the power of science and technology to develop innovative solutions for ecosystem conservation, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary research, capacity-building programs, and policy advocacy.
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