1. IDRC
"Integrative Risk Management in a Changing World -
Pathways to a Resilient Society“
26-30 August 2012
Davos, Switzerland
WED5.1: The benefits of standardisation in reducing seismic risk
Time: Wednesday, 29/Aug/2012: 2:40pm - 4:10pm
Session Chair: Fabio Federico TAUCER, European Commission - DG JRC
Session Chair: Artur PINTO, European Commission - DG JRC
Location: Dischma
Session organized by the Joint Research Centre
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2. Summary and conclusion
 Ongoing research and implementation of policies related to
seismic risk reduction/mitigation in Europe.
 Progress being achieved towards harmonization of methods for
seismic hazard estimation at cross-border European level,
integrated in the GEM initiative.
 First attempt to address systemic seismic vulnerability and risk
and its implementation on an open source model.
 Practical implementation of construction standards in Europe
(Eurocodes) as a key instrument for earthquake risk mitigation.
 Standardisation of geographical and environmental data for
buildings facilitating estimation vulnerability and exposure of
elements at risk.
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