FLORENCE, Italy
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December 15, 2023
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Ten speakers from seven countries shared the latest research on how geosynthetics can mitigate landslides at a special session of the 6th World Landslide Forum (WLF). IGS Italy, known as AGI-IGS, organized the symposium on ‘Advancements in landslide and debris flow mitigation using geosynthetics and other solutions’, which welcomed 90 participants. It was the third such event at the Forum, which takes place every three years to share progress on global landslide risk reduction. Session co-chair and IGS Italy President Daniele Cazzuffi said: “With advances in manufacturing, and sensing and construction technology there have been significant improvements in ways to mitigate landslide hazards. This session was intended to provide a sharing and discussion platform for those researching, designing, or implementing landslide mitigation works using geosynthetics and related products.” Speakers were: Dr. Cazzuffi, who chaired the symposium with coordinator of the international LARAM School, Professor Sabatino Cuomo, and WLF President Prof. Zeljko Arbanas, added: “Our audience learned how slope stability can be increased by geometry modifications, superficial or deep drainage, soil improvement, retaining structures or using geosynthetics. We’re delighted to have been able to offer an opportunity to gain a better insight into the reinforcement mechanisms as well as to validate or improve existing design methods.” This year’s WLF, on November 14-17 in Florence, Italy, brought together more than 1,200 participants from 68 countries to hear more than 600 oral and poster presentations. The WLF7 will take place in Taoyuan, Taiwan, from April 7-12, 2026.
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