The training, organized from October 21 to November 4, 2025, by the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMHE-CAS) and the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center for Geosciences as part of the "2nd Training on Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development along the Silk Roads," was attended by Acting Director General of the Institute of Geography named after acad. H. Aliyev, Associate Professor Zaur Imrani, and Senior Researcher, PhD Elnur Safarov, as well as specialists and scholars from organizations and research and educational centers in China, Pakistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Africa.

The training was of great importance for strengthening international academic cooperation and exchanging knowledge and experience. Regional temperatures are rising twice as fast as the global average, posing serious risks to ecosystems, water resources, and sustainable development. In this context, the development of collaborative adaptation measures and sustainable disaster risk reduction and management strategies is more urgent than ever.

The training included an analysis of natural disasters, which have become increasingly frequent in China in recent years, and the assessment of damage caused by natural phenomena such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes, using modern observation tools based on satellite altimetry and geographic information systems (GIS).

These academic trainings included scientific research and assessment of natural disasters and their damage, as well as strengthening knowledge of satellite monitoring. The trainings addressed climate change issues using modern technological frameworks, analyzed areas prone to earthquakes and floods, and provided risk information. Furthermore, the knowledge gained during the training may play a complementary role in future research.

The seminars enhance geographic and technical knowledge on the importance of integrating geophysical data into early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and seismic monitoring, as well as comparative analysis of China's national disaster management system and practical results from hazard modeling in Sichuan Province, including flash floods, landslides, and earthquakes. These trainings contribute to a richer understanding of the interrelationships between risk factors and integrated approaches to disaster risk reduction.

The training emphasized the importance of integrating data into large databases for risk collection, analysis, and assessment. The need to create regional early warning systems based on a robust and developed information infrastructure was emphasized. Platforms that reduce the likelihood of future disasters can be created based on field observations, reanalysis, and remote sensing data.

Science and practice must work together to prevent future natural disasters or at least mitigate their impacts. Scientific research helps understand the threat, while practical solutions vary in time, space, and scale. The exercises will contribute to the enrichment of both scientific and technical skills, further expanding international relations, and opening up new priority areas for disaster management. These exercises confirmed the importance of integrating science, information, and practice, as well as regional cooperation.