Global Component and Regional Program Projects

Global Components

GEM Global Components constitute the scientific core of the model, and comprise global datasets, methods, models, standards and tools related to seismic hazard, risk and socio-economic impact.

Global Components are developed by the community. International consortia, involving reputable institutions from around the globe and the best international and local experts in their field, are working on the development of the global components, in interaction with the regional and global community. The selected consortia responded to open calls for proposals, which had been subject to public commentary and revision before official release. Consortia are selected only after a thorough peer-review process by a number of international experts, as well as GEM's Scientific Board. Consortia receive funding from GEM to carry out their activities, but often also contribute in-kind resources. The value of what they produce within the scope of the Global Component projects will extend beyond GEM; they will benefit the community and scientific development at large.

Global Component consortia interact with Regional Programmes for feedback on the global standards and data, considering applicability in each given region. The Global Component projects hence populate global harmonised databases to the extent possible and develop tools that will allow continuous updating and improvement of the databases, methods and standards, as the common understanding on earthquake risk evolves over time. All contributions, including models, tools, and data, will be rigorously vetted to ensure uniformity and conformance with the highest scientific standards.

Regional Programmes

GEM Regional Programmes are independently-run regional projects that are carried out in conformance with GEM standards and goals, involving local institutions and experts.

When pertinent, GEM organises regional workshops aimed at contributing to the kick-starting and setting-up of Regional Programmes, assisting also in coordination/management efforts.

GEM Regional Programmes involve local experts using GEM software and tools, who generate local data and validate the data and standards that are being created on a global level. They will also serve as a starting point for technology transfer in the region.

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