DMGSD-26 2026 - 32nd ISTANBUL World Congress on Disaster Management, Globalization & Sustainable Development (DMGSD-26) scheduled on April 29-May 1, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)

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Category Disaster Management, Globalization & Sustainable Development

Deadline: April 15, 2026 | Date: April 29, 2026-May 01, 2026

Venue/Country: Istanbul, Turkey

Updated: 2025-12-29 15:45:19 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Disaster Management (DM)

Disaster Management focuses on the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies.

The Disaster Management Cycle

Mitigation: Structural (dams, retrofitting) vs. Non-structural (policies, insurance, land-use planning).

Preparedness: Early Warning Systems (EWS), evacuation planning, and emergency drills.

Response: Search and rescue, immediate relief (food, water, medical), and incident command systems.

Recovery: Rehabilitation (restoring services) and Reconstruction ("Building Back Better").

Types of Hazards

Natural Hazards: Geological (earthquakes, volcanoes), Hydrological (floods, tsunamis), and Meteorological (cyclones, droughts).

Man-Made/Technological: Industrial accidents (Bhopal gas tragedy type), nuclear leaks, and cyber-terrorism.

Biological Hazards: Epidemics and pandemics (COVID-19), pest infestations.

Key Frameworks & Tools

International Agreements: The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030).

Technology in DM: GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Remote Sensing, and AI for predictive modeling.

II. Globalization

Globalization is the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

Core Dimensions

Economic: Global trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and Global Value Chains (GVCs).

Political: Supranational organizations (UN, WTO, IMF) and the changing role of state sovereignty.

Cultural: Cultural homogenization vs. heterogenization, the digital divide, and the spread of ideologies.

Drivers of Globalization

Technological Advancements: The internet, high-speed transportation, and fintech.

Liberalization: Reduction of trade barriers and deregulation of capital markets.

Societal Impacts

Labor Markets: Outsourcing, migration patterns, and the "Brain Drain."

Inequality: The gap between the Global North and Global South.

III Sustainable Development (SD)

Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.

1. Environmental Sustainability

Focuses on maintaining the integrity of life-support systems and the responsible management of natural resources.

Climate Change & Energy

Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal)

Decarbonization and Carbon Sequestration

Energy Efficiency and Green Building

Biodiversity & Ecosystems

Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems (Forests, Mountains)

Marine Conservation (Life Below Water)

Restoration Ecology and Rewilding

Resource Management

Sustainable Water Management and Sanitation

Soil Health and Land Degradation Neutrality

Waste Management and the Circular Economy

2. Social Sustainability

Focuses on human rights, equity, and the well-being of communities.

Human Development

Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Nets

Quality Education and Lifelong Learning

Universal Health Coverage and Mental Well-being

Equity & Justice

Gender Equality and Empowerment

Reduced Inequalities (Income, Race, Ability)

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Sustainable Communities

Urban Planning and Sustainable Cities

Affordable Housing and Public Transport

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

3. Economic Sustainability

Focuses on long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social or environmental components.

Sustainable Production & Consumption

Ethical Supply Chains and Fair Trade

Responsible Corporate Governance (ESG Criteria)

Reducing Food Waste and Sustainable Agriculture

Green Economy

Circular Economic Models

Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds

Job Creation in Renewable Sectors

Innovation & Infrastructure

Resilient Infrastructure Development

Sustainable Industrialization

Research and Development (R&D) in Clean Tech

4. Governance and Global Cooperation

The frameworks and partnerships required to implement sustainable goals.

Policy & Frameworks

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

International Agreements (The Paris Agreement, Montreal Protocol)

National and Local Sustainability Strategies

Partnerships

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Technology Transfer to Developing Nations

Data Monitoring and Accountability Frameworks

5. Emerging Challenges & Cross-Cutting Themes

Modern issues that intersect with all pillars of sustainability.

Digital Sustainability: The environmental impact of AI, data centers, and e-waste.

Disaster Risk Reduction: Building resilience against natural disasters.

Ethical Migration: Addressing climate refugees and urban migration.

Behavioral Change: Psychology of sustainability and sustainable lifestyle choices.