The session focused on the importance of reliable risk information for resilient infrastructure and disaster loss reduction, highlighting the role of Risk Information Systems like the National Disaster Risk Information Systems being developed in Armenia with ADB support. Participants were informed about the fundamentals and key data sources of risk information systems, as well as practical applications in disaster risk management and infrastructure planning. The session featured examples from Armenia, including advancements in geospatial analysis and AI, and insights on adapting transport infrastructure to natural hazards. Designed as an interactive learning exchange, it aimed to demonstrate how improved risk data drives evidence-based policies, cross-sector coordination, and climate- and disaster-resilient investments for professionals in related fields.

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