Primary Convener:
Adelaide Johnson, Community Collaborators, Hydrologist

Convener:
Lindsey Pierce, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska, Environmental Coordinator
Melenda Lekanof, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe, Council Member

Early Career Convener:
Ella Neumann, Georgia Institute of Technology, Human-Centered Computing Ph.D. Program

Chair:
Adelaide Johnson, Pacific Northwest Research Station
Ella Neumann, Georgia Institute of Technology, Human-Centered Computing Ph.D. Program

In regions facing increasing impacts from geohazards, there is growing interest in using collaborative and participatory science approaches for engaging communities. Such involvement enhances community capacity by strengthening collaboration among Tribal environmental staff, scientists, educators, elders, youth, non-profits, and federal, state, and local agencies. Outcomes from collaborations include enhanced environmental change prediction, warning system development, community safety strategies, and disaster relief plans that increase community resilience. In this session, we seek presentations from Tribal leaders and members, researchers, educators, and managers worldwide who engage in collaborative approaches to equip communities with resources, connections, and tools to address a wide range of geohazards. Geohazards of interest include, but are not limited to, flooding, coastal erosion, landslides, tsunamis, snow avalanches, and fire. Of particular interest are community-directed studies that work to sustain traditional ways of life, connect with youth, and support reciprocity practices as part of the scientific and community engagement process.

Index Terms
0850 Geoscience education research
4313 Extreme events
4327 Resilience
4334 Disaster risk communication

Cross-Listed:
ED - Education
A - Atmospheric Sciences
H - Hydrology
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus