Policy and Economics of Hazards

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This theme deals with economics and the interface between risk-based priorities and the practice of decisions to allocate resources where the potential for some of the greatest tangible benefits can be made.

Projects in this research theme, by cluster

Economics and strategic decisions
Project Research leader Affiliation
Economics of natural hazards
 		Dr Veronique Florec University of Western Australia
Improved decision support for natural hazard risk reduction
 		Prof Holger Maier University of Adelaide
Optimising post-disaster recovery interventions in Australia
 		Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu Deakin University
Mapping and understanding bushfire and natural hazard vulnerability and risks at the institutional scale
 		Prof Roger Jones Victoria University
Urban planning for natural hazard mitigation
 		Prof Alan March University of Melbourne
Governance and institutional knowledge
Project Research leader Affiliation
Scientific diversity and uncertainty in risk mitigation policy and planning
 		Dr Jessica Weir Western Sydney University
Policies, institutions and governance
 		A/Prof Michael Eburn Australian National University
Scenarios and loss analysis
Project Research leader Affiliation
Using realistic disaster scenario analysis to understand natural hazard impacts and emergency management requirements
 		Dr Matthew Mason University of Queensland
An analysis of building losses and human fatalities from natural disasters
 		Dr Katharine Haynes University of Wollongong

Projects by cluster

Economics and strategic decisions

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Governance and institutional knowledge

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Scenarios and loss analysis

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Communication and warnings

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Emergency management capability

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Sustainable volunteering

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Understanding and enhancing resilience

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Flood and coastal management

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Built environment

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Bushfire predictive services

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Severe and high impact weather

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Prescribed burning and catchment management

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In the media

23 Jun
ABC Science
Can’t stay, won’t leave
01 Jun
The Guardian
Winter forecast points to warmer conditions as La Niña flicks switch to neutral
31 May
Insurance News
Bushfire potential 'above normal' for NT
27 May
Seymour Telgraph
Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released
27 May
Mirage News
Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook
27 May
Country News
Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released
27 May
Beaudesert Times
Scenic Rim bushfire prevention to be helped by wet winter forecast
27 May
News Finale
Wet winter ahead sparks bushfire warnings
27 May
9 News
Wet winter ahead sparks warnings about upcoming bushfire season
27 May
Shepparton News
Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released
21 May
Blue Mountains Gazette
High expectations on fire warnings
21 May
Lithgow Mercury
High expectations on fire warnings
18 May
Business Daily
counting the hidden economic impact of floods and bushfires
18 May
The Times
counting the hidden economic impact of floods and bushfires
18 May
The Conversation
It can’t all be insured: counting the hidden economic impact of floods and bushfires

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