Concurrent, Consecutive and Cascading Events: An Emerging Challenge for Risk Assessment and Management of Compound Natural and Natech Hazards
Session ID#: 123802
Session Description:
events – caused by the interaction of multiple hazard drivers in space or time – have a multiplier
effect on risks to society, infrastructure, and the environment; however, they have been largely
overlooked in disaster risk science. Recently, the topic of multi-risk has gained attention in international policy and decision-making fora, such as the UNDRR’s Global Risk Assessment
Framework, the World Bank GFDRR’s Understanding Risk community, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) on Extremes. Therefore, this session aims to showcase current research and foster broader exchange of knowledge between scientists and practitioners across multiple hazard communities and disciplines. We encourage contributions related to all aspects of these events, especially those that: improve understanding of physical processes; showcase new methodologies, techniques and statistical approaches; evaluate systemic risks; and illustrate how including multiple interacting hazards improves risk management.
Co-Organized:
- H - Hydrology
Co-Sponsor(s):
- EGU: European Geosciences Union -
- WCRP: World Climate Research Programme -
Index Terms:
4306 Multihazards [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4313 Extreme events [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4327 Resilience [NATURAL HAZARDS]
4328 Risk [NATURAL HAZARDS]