Title: GADRI2025 - Day 1 Recap

Background:

In this episode, we dive into the highlights from Day 1 of the GADRI 2025 Summit, where global leaders, researchers, and policymakers gathered to explore innovative pathways toward disaster resilience. The conversation opened with a look at the vision driving this year's summit, focusing on how GADRI continues to evolve as a platform for scientific collaboration, policy dialogue, and actionable strategies. This year's theme, "Convergence for Disaster Resilience," was unpacked in depth. The idea centers on breaking silos between disciplines, sectors, and borders to build more holistic and inclusive resilience strategies. We also explored how global participation has grown since both the first and the most recent summit. Finally, the summit's broader impact was discussed, not just as a forum for discussion, but as a catalyst for real-world action, influencing both international frameworks and grassroots resilience initiatives.

(L) Prof. John van de Lindt; Prof. Paul Kovacs,Prof. Marion Underwood and Prof. Hirokazu Tatano

Opening Ceremony greetings by Prof. Marion Underwood, Provost and Executive Vice President, Colorado State University