Primary Convener:
Colby Fisher, Hydronos Labs

Convener:
Elinor Benami, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mona Hemmati, Gallagher Re

Chair:
Colby Fisher, Princeton Climate Analytics
Elinor Benami, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mona Hemmati, Gallagher Re

Despite advances in defining and assessing natural hazards, a disconnect remains between science and practice when translating scientific advances into risk-transfer instruments that mitigate impacts to people’s lives and livelihoods. This session aims to bridge this gap by gathering people involved in applications or projects with an emphasis on improving (1) assessments of natural hazards, exposure, and vulnerability, and (2) the design and deployment of tools to address risk. This session welcomes submissions exploring innovative uses of earth observations, weather data, physical models, and forecasts to address hazards including droughts, wildfires, tropical cyclones, flooding, or extreme temperatures. We aim to foster closer connection among academic and applied communities, enhancing the efficacy of risk-transfer products (e.g., index/parametric insurance, catastrophe bonds, and forecast-based financing) that can protect vulnerable communities as well as induce resilience building behavior.

Index Terms
4327 Resilience
4333 Disaster risk analysis and assessment
4336 Economic impacts of disasters
4337 Remote sensing and disasters

Suggested Itineraries:
Disasters‚ Calamities and Extreme Events
Climate Change and Global Policy
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Cross-Listed:
SY - Science and Society
A - Atmospheric Sciences
H - Hydrology
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus