ANSO-MAS 2025: The 2nd Conference on
Environmental Hazards in Asia - Building
Resilience to Future Hazards
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - July 28-31st 2026
Future environmental hazards demand more than isolated solutions. They require bold, multidisciplinary action. Resilience begins with research that asks the right questions and provides leaders with insights to protect lives and livelihoods. But science alone is not enough. Effective strategies must grow from local communities, and education must empower every generation to adapt and thrive.
These were the key takeaways from the first Environmental Hazards Conference held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2024. Now we take the next step: uniting academia, industry, governments, and NGOs to launch transformative research projects across Asia that strengthen resilience to future hazards and the changing climate. Participants will engage in a 4-day conference and workshops in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 28–31, 2026. An optional, immersive field trip will follow from August 1–5.
This year, we will also explore how the latest space and satellite technologies, ground-based geophysical instrumentation, and data-driven AI analytics can work together as technology for good. These tools will help turn innovation into tangible impact for communities on the frontlines of environmental hazards.
We invite participants from academia, industry, government, and non-governmental organizations, and we particularly welcome participants from across Asia at all career stages. Addressing environmental hazards requires the integration of diverse disciplines and perspectives, as well as collaboration with industry, governments, diplomats, and other stakeholders in designing and implementing research projects. Together, we will connect disciplines, harness technology, and develop solutions that work in real-world settings. This conference is designed to support both dialogue and action, with dedicated spaces for collaboration and the co-creation of proposals that drive lasting change.
Let’s build the future of resilience together.
Planned Sessions include:
- Environmental Hazards in Asia (we will have specialist technical sessions focused on specific themes, e.g., earthquake hazards near large cities. If you would like to propose a specialist session, please contact us by 31st December 2025 using the email below)
- Technological Opportunities & Challenges to Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management
- Societal Impacts of Environmental Hazards
- How to Fund & Support Multi-National Projects
- Proposal Writing Sessions
Registration & Field Trip Fees
Conference registration is required for all participants. The registration fee covers access to all conference sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, and networking events.
Registration fee: 30$
An optional field trip will be held from August 1–5, 2026, visiting selected sites relevant to environmental hazards and resilience in Mongolia. The field trip fee covers transportation and accommodation.
Field trip fee: 100$
Please see the links to the left for registration details and key dates.
We have received sponsorship from ANSO to support travel for a limited number of researchers from low- to middle-income countries. The only condition for receiving this support is that the participant must give an oral presentation. Travel and accommodation support can be provided for selected participants.
We are currently seeking additional sponsors for the meeting. If you think your organization would be interested in supporting this conference, please contact us.
If any media are interested in the meeting, please contact us.
Contact us: conference@iag.ac.mn
