Session description:

In the context of an ever – changing world filled with various risks, this session focuses on the special demands that the Information Society faces during times of risk. These risks cover local, regional, national, cross – border, and global crises, as well as natural, technical, and humanitarian disasters, with special attention on highlighting demands, deficits and potentials of actors and organizations.

The UN’s “all – of – society” principle, which originated from the AGENDA21 in 1992 and became a general principle starting from the Data Revolution activities in 2014, emphasizes the need for broad cooperation. The UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 – 2030 further specifies that stakeholders such as women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, poor people, migrants, indigenous peoples, volunteers, the community of practitioners, and older persons should be involved in the design and implementation of policies, plans, and standards. It also calls for closer collaboration among the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, academia, and scientific and research institutions, and encourages businesses to integrate disaster risk into their management practices.

This session will cover contributions taking into account the special circumstances of Information Management in times of Risk and the consequences for Risk Management (policies, anticipation, preparation, decision, action) in all phases of crises and all types of disasters.

Session structure:

Opening and Concluding Remarks:

      Horst Kremers, Chair of RIMMA CoE, Germany
      https://RIMMA.org

      Gong Ke, Chair of CAST-CCIT, China
      UN Consultative Committee on Information and Communication Technology
      http://www.gongke.info/

Presentations:

1. 1. Audrey Yue, Jun Yu, Renae Loh, University of Singapore, Singapore
      Digital Resilience Indicators for Veritable Empowerment (DRIVE)
      ..Abstract
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   2. Zafer Kıyan, Taner Sezer, Bengü Sezer, Ankara University, Türkiye
      The Role of Visuals in Digital Solidarity During Crisis: An Analysis of the 2023 Earthquakes in Türkiye
      ..Abstract
      
      
   3. Horst Kremers, RIMMA CoE, Germany
      Information Society in Times of Risk
      ..Abstract
      
      
   4. Zhan Zhang, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
      A New Path for “Technology + Disaster Resilience”?
      Understanding the Social Responsibility and Digital Practices of Big Techs in China
      ..Abstract

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   5. Emillie de Keulenaar, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
      Towards a sustainable model for content moderation in high conflict risk environments
      ..Abstract

Panel Discussion:

        Speakers and Audience