Dear Colleague,
We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract or a full-paper to the 7th World Landslide Forum (November 23-27, 2026) that will be held in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Faridabad, India.
A significant feature of WLF7 is its publication in the ICL Open Access Book series, “Progress in Landslide Research and Technology (P-LRT)”, which is indexed in Scopus. This provides a prestigious platform for sharing your latest research with global stakeholders, researchers and practitioners.
We would like to draw your attention concerning
· Session 2.4, entitled:
Monitoring Landslide Dynamics at Cultural Heritage Sites:
From Investigations to Early Warning Plans and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies
· Session 4.5, entitled:
Landslide Detection and Mapping for Hazard and Risk Assessment in Data-Scarce Environments
Submission deadline: MARCH 31, 2026
Instructions for the abstract or full-paper submission can be found at the following link: https://wlf7.org/call-for-submissions/
More details of the session are below.
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DETAILS ABOUT SESSION 2.4
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Tangible Cultural Heritage serves as a cornerstone in shaping collective memory and identity. However, immovable heritage sites frequently face risks from natural hazard, such as landslides, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as anthropogenic threats stemming from structural fragility, inappropriate urban development, or intentional destruction (e.g. conflict, vandalism). Protecting cultural heritage from these events contributes to building a sense of belonging, strengthens the bond between generations, and fosters sustainable development at worldwide level. Effective conservation requires collaboration across disciplines and community involvement to ensure the long-term sustainability of these valuable resources. The complexity and variety of cultural heritage require the collaboration of various skills to ensure their effective protection from emergency situations to ordinary subsequent condition of evolution and therefore enhancement over time. This can be achieved through working approaches that consider the physical characteristics of the site (topography, geomorphological-geological, and lithological context), the structural characteristics of the cultural property and their connections, as well as the type of the related hazards. To develop an effective operative strategy, the overarching methodology should begin with targeted remote-sensing initiatives and comprehensive on-site investigations aimed at the adoption of low environmental impact monitoring systems up to the implementation of sustainable mitigation and valorisation measures. These must be complemented by laboratory analyses, rock and soil mechanics studies, and stability modelling, integrating traditional and cutting-edge approaches.
The aim of this session is to invite high‑quality, original contributions and case studies focusing on the protection and ultimate conservation of tangible cultural heritage sites that are exposed to landslide hazards. The session highlights the significance of the procedures employed during the various phases of intervention and management. Particular attention will be given to the full range of established and innovative techniques capable of ensuring the long‑term sustainability of the actions undertaken.
This session is under Theme 2 - Remote sensing, site investigation, monitoring and early warning
Session Conveners:
Stefano Morelli, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Urbino, Italy.
Claudio Margottini, UNESCO Chair on the Prevention and Sustainable Management of Geo-Hydrological Hazards, University of Florence (Italy), IAEG International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment, Italian National Group.
Daniele Spizzichino, ISPRA Geological Survey of Italy, UNESCO Chair on the Prevention and Sustainable Management of Geo-Hydrological Hazards, University of Florence (Italy), ICOMOS
Luhui Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China,
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DETAILS ABOUT SESSION 4.5
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Many regions around the world are increasingly vulnerable to landslides due to climate change, environmental pressures, and population growth. However, many of these high‑risk areas lack the continuous, harmonized datasets required for proactive risk‑management strategies. Data scarcity—whether from inconsistent quality, spatial or temporal gaps, or heterogeneous formats—forces reliance on reactive approaches and increases uncertainty in predictive modelling. These limitations highlight the need for open, integrated platforms that support consistent data collection and monitoring of landslide processes. Transdisciplinary collaboration is essential: policymakers, researchers, funders, and practitioners must work together to co‑design tools and services that support sustainable and effective landslide risk reduction. Ultimately, improving access to accurate and continuous data is critical for developing robust, forward‑looking risk‑management measures. This session invites contributions that share lessons learned from data‑scarce environments and present strategies for designing or improving landslide risk‑management frameworks under such constraints. Submissions may address methodological advances, practical experiences, or recommendations to strengthen decision‑making despite limited data availability. Aligned with Theme 4, the session emphasizes state‑of‑the‑art approaches to landslide and geohazard mapping amid accelerating climate‑driven change. As extreme precipitation, temperature variability, and rapid environmental transformation intensify slope instability, the demand for accurate, timely, and scalable detection methods continues to grow. We encourage contributions featuring innovative remote‑sensing and analytical approaches, such as pixel‑based and object‑based image analysis, satellite and drone data, and automated or semi‑automated detection techniques. Studies involving multi‑temporal analyses, updated landslide inventories, or integrated workflows that enhance spatial and temporal resolution are welcome. Submissions demonstrating how these advances support modelling, prediction, and operational risk‑management—for example, tools for civil protection or public agencies—are especially encouraged.
This session is under Theme 4 - Landslide Hazard Mapping, Risk Assessment and Management
Session Conveners:
Geol. Silvia Bianchini, Mihai Micu, Valerio Vivaldi, Roberta Bonì, Guadalupe Bru, Olivier Dewitte, Laura Pedretti
Co-Conveners:
Veronica Zumpano, Judith Uwihirwe, Olena Ivanik, Philip LeSueur, Stefano Morelli
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Please, feel free to contact us if you need any help or support.
Kind Regards,
Stefano
