Book of Abstracts
This book brings together the abstracts of papers and posters presented at the United Kingdom Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) Annual Conference 2023, University of Huddersfield, UK, 18th – 19th December 2023.
ISBN: 978-1-86218-224-0 © Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK 2023
Edited by: Professor Dilanthi Amaratunga, Professor Richard Haigh, Malith Senevirathne, and Georgina Clegg
All rights received. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored and transmitted in any form, or by any means without prior written permission from the editors.
Themes
The conference theme encompasses a wide range of critical topics that shape the field of disaster research and risk-informed decision-making. Our aim is to foster interdisciplinary discussions and explore innovative approaches to address the challenges we face.
These themes will serve as focal points for insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration throughout the conference. Together, we aim to advance our understanding of disaster risks and drive effective decision-making for a more resilient future.
The themes include, but are not limited to:
Risk Governance and Management
Risk governance and risk management architecture
Transdisciplinary, prospective and corrective risk reduction
Stakeholder partnerships in disaster risk reduction
The interface between science, policy and practice
Financial Aspects of Disaster Risk
Disaster risk finance
Understanding the economics of disasters
Business continuity planning
Interconnected Risks and Impacts
Systemic, interconnected drivers of risks and cascading impacts
Multi-hazard strategies and approaches
Hazards and their interdependencies
Public health emergency
Vulnerability and Inequality
Vulnerabilities, exposure and inequality
The whole of society's approach to DRR
Social media information/ misinformation
Nature-based Solutions and Environmental Resilience
Nature-based and nature-inspired solutions
Ecosystem resilience
Natural resource management
Resilient Infrastructure and Built Environment
Urban resilient systems
Built environment and resilient infrastructure
Data and Information Systems
Integrated data information systems
Methods for risk identification, mapping and reporting
Early warning systems and preparedness planning
Community and Local Approaches
Local Approaches and indigenous knowledge
Building community resilience
Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
Sustainable post-disaster reconstruction
Disaster-induced displacement
Climate Change Adaptation
Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction nexus
Climate change education