Dialogue 1 of the series, “Integrating Risk Assessment for Resilient Infrastructure Planning in Mountain Regions” was organized on 15 March 2024. This dialogue was aimed at unpacking risk-informed decision-making for infrastructure development in mountain regions. The session delved into the need for a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Approach, Early Warning Systems (EWS), Risk Modelling, Data and Systems for Risk Information, and emerging technologies and approaches for risk assessment.

Key takeaways included the need for:

- Risk and data for informed planning

- Capitalizing technology for risk reduction and early warning

- Utilizing traditional and indigenous knowledge

- Moving towards impact-based criteria to prioritize areas for risk reduction