GH012
Geohealth Action! Helping Communities Thrive on a Constantly Changing and Often Hazardous Planet Through Communication, Dissemination, and Application of Research Results

Session ID#: 82879

Session Description:
Do you undertake research in any aspect of geoscience that impacts our communities? Do you actively communicate and apply research results to improve the health and wellbeing of society? Around the world, we study every aspect of this planet and the hazards and resources that it contains. With increasing populations and a changing climate, and therefore, increased exposure to hazards, it is our responsibility to turn our research into accessible and relevant products while working with communities, decision makers, and stakeholders; disseminate helpful information to ensure accessibility of results; and openly engage with our intended audiences using the available tools and networks. Tools and networks include community engagement, social media, media, stakeholder engagement, scenarios, and more. This session encourages communicators, scientists, and those who apply science across disciplines, to share case studies, experiences, critical evaluation, and research towards more effectively turning our work into action.
Co-Organized:
  • NH - Natural Hazards
  • V - Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology
Index Terms:

0240 Public health [GEOHEALTH]
4334 Disaster risk communication [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4352 Interaction between science and disaster management authorities [NATURAL HAZARDS]
8488 Volcanic hazards and risks [VOLCANOLOGY]

Primary Convener:  Janine Krippner, Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program, Washington D.C., DC, United States
Conveners:  Claire J. Horwell, Durham University, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham, United Kingdom and Kenneth W Hudnut, USGS, Pasadena, CA, United States
Primary Liaison:  Janine Krippner, Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program, Washington D.C., DC, United States
 
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