On the initiative of the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Birkbeck University of London, in collaboration with the National University of Mongolia, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and the National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia will held on August 13-15, 2024.

During the conference, Deputy Chief of NEMA, Brigadier General B.Uuganbayar gave a speech regarding the "Experience of the Mongolian Search and Rescue Team operation earthquake disaster in Turkey".

More than 80 scientists and researchers from more than 20 countries participated in the conference. Participants exchanged information and experiences on environmental hazards in Asian countries, their damage and effects, and ways to reduce the risk of occurrence.

Tomorrow, on the 14th of August, Colonel D.Bazarragchaa, Head of the Risk Management and Assessment Division of NEMA, will present a report on "Study on Earthquake Preparedness of Population in Urban Areas of Mongolia".

The co-sponsors of the international conference are the Association of Asian Science Academies, "Rio Tinto Mongolia", "Oyu Tolgoi", Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Mount Paektu Research Center, Birkbeck University of London, "The Center for Observation and Modeling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics" ( COMET), the British Embassy, the Mongolian Association of Geologists, and the Mongolian Industrial Geologists Association are participating.