Inception of a Global Tsunami Evacuation Model in Japan

Partenaire de mise en œuvre : Build Change

Project name: Inception of a Global Tsunami Evacuation Model (GTEM) for Practitioners at Local Governments in Tsunami-Prone Areas

An open-source, user-friendly tsunami evacuation tool is being developed to support local governments and communities in disaster preparedness.

It simulates realistic scenarios by integrating dynamic factors like traffic congestion, crowd behaviour, and population movement.

Co-designed with planners from Japan, Peru, and other countries, the tool enhances evacuation strategies, strengthens community safety, and builds resilience in tsunami-prone areas, empowering stakeholders with data-driven insights and globally informed planning capabilities.

Coastal municipalities
with tsunami evacuation
buildings
0 %
Peru’s coastal population
exposed to tsunamis
0 %

Impact et résultats clés

1

The tool empowers local governments to model realistic tsunami evacuations, detect critical bottlenecks, and optimize escape routes using data on traffic, crowd behaviour, and population flow, boosting both the speed and success of emergency response.

2

Tailored for local needs, the GTEM platform provides advanced disaster planning tools, empowering under-resourced communities to make informed decisions, boosting preparedness, optimizing response strategies, and strengthening resilience in vulnerable urban environments.

3

By combining scenario modelling with local engagement, the tool enables municipalities to craft evidence-based evacuation plans, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing casualties, and strengthening emergency response through informed, community-centered decision-making.

Nos ressources

Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.