AGILE’s Scientific Lead, Dr. Gianluca Pescaroli, presented the conceptual baseline on systemic risk and High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) events, drawing insights from the AGILE, ESA MULTI, and forthcoming CIRCLE projects. This occurred at the MADIS EPSRC Belmont Conference, hosted by Cranfield University from 19–21 March 2024.

We extend our gratitude to all participants for contributing to the development of potential synergies in our work. The event focused on key themes such as fostering resilient WEF systems in the face of shocks, leveraging social innovations, technological advancements, and NbS as tools for transformation, and promoting just transitions and last-mile governance in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Highlights included:

• A workshop for early career researchers on methodologies applied within the project.
• A dedicated day with academics to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities in disaster research.
• A concluding day of talks and presentations by speakers from the USA, Turkey, South Africa, Germany, Rwanda, and the UK