State of natural hazards research in Australia

There is a need to understand the current extent of natural hazards and disaster risk 
reduction research across Australia via a comprehensive analysis of the extent of current 
research investment and to identify primary themes of the investment. This will:

• Improve knowledge of the breadth and depth of natural hazards and disaster risk reduction research across Australia
• Aid to avoid duplication, understand gaps and accelerate utilisation
• Improve understanding of the extent to which research is end-user driven

The objectives of the project are to:

• understand the extent of active natural hazards and disaster risk reduction research investment in Australia across funding sources
• understand the broad objectives of different research funding sources
• understand the themes of investment as they relate to the key focus and capability areas listed in the Centre’s Biennial Research Plan 2024-26.
• understand capabilities of different research institutions
• develop a list of active natural hazards and disaster risk reduction research projects nationally.