Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management

Living Deltas Network https://livingdeltas.org/ , hosted by AIT, invites you to join our upcoming hybrid seminar,

LIVING DELTAS DIALOGUE: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DELTA RESEARCH, POLICY AND ACTION
Wednesday, 13th May 2026 (13.00 - 16.00 ICT | 07.00 - 10.00 GMT)
Hybrid (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and Zoom Meeting)

The seminar will feature keynotes and panel discussions among researchers, academics and practitioners to present global lessons on delta and coastal resilience and sustainable development.

Join us as we discuss future development pathways, research needs and networking and collaboration opportunities.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://lnkd.in/gtsZS3kb

Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management (DPMM) thrilled to announce our upcoming Joint Hybrid Training Courses, hosted in partnership with ADPC! Enhance your expertise through a blend of flexible online learning and intensive on-site sessions. 🌍💻
Check out our 2026 lineup:
📡 1. Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecast and Warning System
Dates: 24 August – 4 September 2026
Online Phase: 24 – 28 Aug
On-Site Phase: 31 Aug – 4 Sep
📊 2. Climate Data Analysis
Dates: 12 – 23 October 2026
Online Phase: 12 – 17 Oct
On-Site Phase: 19 – 23 Oct
Please contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa - [email protected] For More information and Registration Procedure for the course.
Please download Course Brochure: https://tinyurl.com/mr2vbe52

✨ Celebrating Thai New Year – Songkran Festival 💦🌸

In the spirit of the Thai New Year, our students came together to celebrate Songkran through a meaningful and culturally rich activity. They expressed their respect and gratitude to Dr. Indrajit Pal by performing the traditional Rod Nam Dam Hua ceremony.

This beautiful tradition symbolizes humility, respect, and the passing of blessings from teachers to students. During the ceremony, students poured scented water over the hands of their respected professor and humbly asked for his blessings—not only for the festive season but also for success in their upcoming examinations.

Moments like these reflect the strong bond between teachers and students, rooted in respect, culture, and shared aspirations for the future. 🌏✨

May this Songkran bring joy, good health, and success to everyone.
Happy Thai New Year! 🇹🇭💙

We are excited to announce the upcoming AIT Open House scheduled for March 2026

✨ At the AIT Open House, you will:
• Meet AIT Deans, faculty members, and current students
• Explore AIT's research laboratories and learning facilities
• Learn about Master’s and PhD programs designed for global careers
• Discover admissions pathways and scholarship opportunities
• Experience life in AIT’s unique international campus with students from 50+ nationalities

📅 Date: 22 March 2026 (Sunday)
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: AIT Main Campus

✨ Highlights
• AIT introduction and program overview
• Scholarships and admissions guidance
• Talks by current students and alumni
• Faculty and laboratory tours
• Opportunity to take the AIT English Entry Test
• Complimentary lunch for participants
• Campus tour
• Free transportation service from BTS Mo Chit Station

⚡ Limited seats available — Secure your place today.

🔗 Register for FREE: https://tinyurl.com/42y3a2xz

Deadline: 20 March 2026

⚡Royal Thai Government (RTG) Scholarships — Available for the August 2026 semester!!!!⚡
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly offers RTG Scholarships which provides a unique opportunity to pursue Doctoral and Master's studies at Faculty of Climate Change and Sustainability.
AIT, established in 1959, is a renowned international postgraduate institute in Thailand, committed to innovative research and academic excellence aligned with the SDGs. Hosting students and faculty from over 50 countries, AIT has delivered over 2,500 research projects and has a global alumni network exceeding 27,000, including prominent leaders.
1.Royal Thai Government Scholarships (RTG Scholarships).
🗓️Deadline – 31 March 2026
•HM King Doctoral Scholarships
•HM King Master Scholarships
•HM Queen Master Scholarships
•GMS Master Scholarships
2.RTG Fellowships (Ph.D.) to support the Asian Innovation Hub.
🗓️Deadline – 31 March 2026
👉 Apply Online: https://ait.ac.th/apply-online/
Have any questions or need further assistance?
📧Email: [email protected] || [email protected]
📞Tel: +66 2 524 5407 / +66 2 524 5440
👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓Don’t miss this chance to enhance your career and contribute to positive global development. Apply now!👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓
Jai Govind Singh Shobhakar Dhakal
Asian Institute of Technology

Field Study Day 2 – Course IN84.04: Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management – Theory and Practice

Led by Dr. Indrajit Pal, our students continued their immersive learning journey in Rayong with visits to the Pak Nam Ban Rao fishing community at Saeng Chan Beach and the Mangrove Learning Center at Phra Chedi Klang Nam.

The second day focused on understanding the environmental and socio-economic impacts of grey infrastructure development and past oil spill incidents on coastal ecosystems and local livelihoods. Through group interviews and open dialogue with community members, students gained valuable insights into:

• The changing coastal landscape and erosion challenges
• Impacts of oil spill events on fisheries and household income
• Community experiences with environmental recovery efforts
• Government-led mangrove management and multi-stakeholder support

At the mangrove learning center, students also explored green infrastructure initiatives, particularly projects designed to use mangrove ecosystems as natural nurseries for aquatic species. These nature-based solutions demonstrate how ecological restoration can strengthen resilience, support biodiversity, and enhance sustainable livelihoods.

Day 2 reinforced a key lesson: disaster risk reduction is not only about infrastructure — it is about people, ecosystems, governance, and collaboration. Listening directly to the voices of the fishing community deepened our understanding of resilience in practice.

Field Study Highlights – Course IN84.04: Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management – Theory and Practice

Our students, under the leadership of Dr Indrajit Pal, began Day 1 of their field study with an insightful visit to Leam Chabang Beach, which concluded with the Port Authority of Thailand – Laem Chabang Port and the Ban Laem Chabang Community Mangrove Forest in Chonburi.

This field experience focused on understanding the environmental impacts of large-scale grey infrastructure on coastal ecosystems and local livelihoods. Students explored how port development influences community life, natural resources, and risk dynamics in surrounding areas.

At the mangrove site, we learned about community-based mangrove management, where local residents actively conserve and restore coastal ecosystems with support from private organisations. Through group interviews with community members, students gained first-hand insights into:

• Environmental changes linked to port expansion
• Impacts on fisheries and traditional livelihoods
• Community adaptation and resilience strategies
• Collaborative governance and external institutional support

The discussions highlighted the importance of integrating local knowledge with policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen disaster risk reduction and sustainable coastal management.

A meaningful first day of learning beyond the classroom — connecting theory to real-world practice, and listening directly to the voices of the community.

AIT’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) platform ‘CRISTA’ has been selected as a Sprint Innovation in WFP Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator (HIA 2.0) to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response in Nepal and Lao PDR.
A multi-stakeholder workshop was convened on 12 February 2026 to officially launch the project in Lao PDR.
Read more here:https://tinyurl.com/yzfrt5pn

AIT’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) platform ‘CRISTA’ has been selected as a Sprint Innovation in WFP Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator (HIA 2.0) to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response in Nepal and Lao PDR.

A multi-stakeholder workshop was convened on 12 February 2026 to officially launch the project in Lao PDR.

Read more here:https://tinyurl.com/yzfrt5pn

Dr Indrajit Pal shares about CRISTA Asian Institute of Technology, which is a digital platform that integrates vulnerability maps with real‑time community reports, helping strengthen disaster response and infrastructure monitoring for local governments.

CRISTA has now been selected as a sprint innovation in the WFP Innovation Accelerator’s second edition of the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator (HIA) portfolio, powered by the Government of the Grand Duchy of hashtag .
Sprints are structured support programmes by WFP Innovation Accelerator in which selected innovators are guided toward implementing their solutions and testing their hypotheses.

#luxembourg | WFP Innovation Accelerator Indrajit Pal shares about CRISTA Asian Institute of Technology, which is a digital platform that integrates vulnerability maps with real‑time community reports, helping strengthen disaster response and infrastructure monitoring for local governments. CRISTA has now been selected as a sprint innova...