Addressing the complex risks facing mountain infrastructure requires translating cutting-edge research into practical solutions that enhance resilience and safeguard communities. This panel discussion brings together researchers from CDRI’s Fellowship Programme who have developed innovative approaches for promoting resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions in mountain regions. The panellists will present key insights from their work, including debris flow risk mapping and early warning, enhancing resilience to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risks, and modelling the cascading impacts of road network disruptions in mountain regions.

Helping to bridge the gap between research and practice, this discussion will explore how these innovations can inform policy, infrastructure design, and disaster risk reduction strategies. The session will highlight the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement in ensuring that scientific advancements translate into actionable, locally relevant solutions.