30 April

Paper/Abstract Submission

World’s Largest Gathering of Landslide Experts

First Time Ever in India

Theme: Landslide Science and Practice for Safe and Resilient Communities

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad, 23 – 27 Nov 2026

Call for Papers

Sponsorship Brochure

200

Student Grants

43

Sessions

6

Themes

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Collaborators

Geological Survey
of India (GSI)

National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA)

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

About WLF7

The 7th World Landslide Forum (WLF7) will be hosted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Faridabad, India, from 23–27 November 2026.

WLF7 is a flagship triennial international event organised under the aegis of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), in collaboration with UNESCO and other United Nations system and international organisations.

The Forum brings together scientists, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to exchange knowledge, present advances, and strengthen global collaboration in landslide science, technology, policy, and disaster risk reduction.

Important Announcements

New

200 Student Grants Available

A limited number of student grants may be made available to support student participation.

Eligibility: Applicants must have an accepted abstract or full paper.
Further details will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

Open

Call for Papers

Participants wishing to publish their work are required to submit a full paper.
Accepted papers will be published in theICL Open Access Book Series Progress in Landslide Research and Technology (P-LRT) Volume 5, Issue 2 (2026) (Scopus indexed)

Submission Deadline 30 April 2026

Open

Early Bird Registrations Open

Register early to avail discounted fees for the 7th World Landslide Forum (WLF7)

Submission Deadline August 31, 2026

Open

Abstract-only Submission

Participants may choose to present their work as an extended abstract only.
Abstract Submission Email –papers@wlf7.org
Please note that abstracts are NOT submitted through the editorial system.

Submission Deadline 30 April 2026

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Exciting opportunities at WLF-7!

PhD Forum • Photography Competition • Call for Workshops
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About the Forum

About WLF

The World Landslide Forum (WLF) is organised by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), bringing together scientists, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders working in landslide science, technology, and disaster risk reduction.

AIM

Held every three years since the first forum in Tokyo, Japan (2008), the World Landslide Forum provides a global platform to share advances, exchange knowledge, and strengthen collaboration in landslide disaster risk reduction.

Theme of WLF7

Landslide Science and Practice for Safe and Resilient Communities

Themes

Theme 1: Reducing Landslide Disaster Risk
Theme 2: Remote sensing, site investigation, monitoring, and early warning
Theme 3: Testing, modeling, and mitigation techniques
Theme 4: Landslide hazard mapping, risk assessment, and management
Theme 5: Progress in landslide science and applications
Theme 6: Regional Landslide Case Studies

Important Announcements

Publication Opportunities

Submissions are now open for the ICL Open Access Book Series Progress in Landslide Research and Technology (P-LRT) WLF7 Thematic Issue via the editorial system: https://meteor.springer.com/ICL

Researchers and practitioners worldwide are invited to submit papers to the WLF7 Thematic Issue:
“Landslide Science and Practice for Safe and Resilient Communities” (P-LRT, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2026)

>> Use the P-LRT template (available under Programme – 7th World Landslide Forum)
>> Select “WLF7 Thematic Issue Article” during submission
>> The editorial system accepts papers only (not abstracts)
>> Abstracts must be emailed to: papers@wlf7.org

Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

Abstract Template

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Important Announcements

Call for Papers

Participants wishing to publish their work are required to submit a full paper.
Accepted papers will be published in the ICL Open Access Book Series Progress in Landslide Research and Technology (P-LRT) Volume 5, Issue 2 (2026) (Scopus indexed)

Submission Deadline 30 April 2026

Deadline Extension Notice
Due to numerous requests from prospective authors, the deadline for Abstract/Paper submissions has been extended to April 30, 2026.

Paper Submission Portal

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Abstract-only Submission

Participants may choose to present their work as an extended abstract only.
Abstract Submission Email – papers@wlf7.org
Please note that abstracts are NOT submitted through the editorial system.

Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

Deadline Extension Notice
Due to numerous requests from prospective authors, the deadline for Abstract/Paper submissions has been extended to April 30, 2026.

Abstract Template

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Early Bird Registrations Open

Register early to avail discounted fees for the 7th World Landslide Forum (WLF7)

Deadline: August 31, 2026

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Gallery

An amazing aerial shot of a river surrounded by beautiful nature

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers a transformative student experience, combining academic excellence
with a vibrant campus life. Here, students thrive in a nurturing environment that encourages personal
growth, cultural exchange, and community involvement.

Important Dates

Date	Event Phase
Jan 01 – Aug 31, 2026	Early Bird Registration
Sep 01 – Nov 08, 2026	Regular Registration
Nov 09 2026 onwards	Late & Onsite Registration
Jun 2025 – April 30, 2026	Call for Paper/ Abstract & Submission
Mar – May 2026 (Abstract)	Review & Acceptance
Mar – Jul 2026 (Paper)	Review & Acceptance
Nov 23-27, 2026	Forum
Dec 2026 – 2027	Thematic Issues of P-LRT Book Publication

Collaborators

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Geological Survey of India (GSI)

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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

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Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Themes & Sessions

01

Theme

Reducing Landslide Disaster Risk

Coordinators: Shinji Sassa, Irasema Alcántara-Ayala, Matjaž Mikoš, Kyoji Sassa

02

Theme

Remote sensing, site investigation, monitoring and early warning

Coordinators: Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Veronica Tofani, Jan Klimeš

03

Theme

Testing, modeling and mitigation techniques

Coordinators: Binod Tiwari, Sabatino Cuomo, Beena Ajmera, S. S. Chandrasekaran

04

Theme

Landslide hazard mapping, risk assessment and management

Coordinators: David Huntley, Biljana Abolmasov, Mario Parise, Dhanya M

05

Theme

Progress in landslide science and applications

Coordinators: Željko Arbanas, Hemalatha Thirugnanam, Faisal Fathani, Jonathan Chambers

06

Theme

Regional Landslide Case Studies

Coordinators: Chih-Chung Chung, Xuanmei Fan, Saibal Ghosh, Bhupender Singh Negi, Amir Ali Khan

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7th World Landslide Forum (WLF7)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus
Mata Amritanandamayi Marg, Sector 88
Faridabad, Haryana – 121002
India

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