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

25 Feb
ABC Weather
BOM forecasts wet autumn for some as La Niña weather system declines
25 Feb
CFA News
Autumn outlook predicts reduced bushfire risk
25 Feb
The Conversation
Indigenous expertise is reducing bushfires in northern Australia. It’s time to consider similar approaches for other disasters
25 Feb
UNE News
Enduring role for UNE disaster research
25 Feb
Emergency Management Victoria
on the newly released Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: March – May 2021
25 Feb
Willy Weather
BOM forecasts wet autumn for some as La Niña weather system declines
25 Feb
Insurance News
Fire potential remains despite La Nina rains
25 Feb
The Advertiser
CFS bushfire regulations to change from March 1 including the use of hot tools
03 Feb
The Sydney Morning Herald
Storms, tornadoes and explosions: Bushfires are getting stranger. How?
03 Feb
The Age
Storms, tornadoes and explosions: Bushfires are getting stranger. How?
02 Feb
Tweed Daily News
Shocking reasons why people drive into floodwater
02 Feb
The Northern Star
The real reasons why people drive into floodwater
02 Feb
New York Times
First Came the Lockdown. Then Came the Wildfire.
23 Jan
The Canberra Times
How to spot the dangers of heatwaves
23 Jan
Adelaide Advertiser
Team of scientists examines five major fires including Kangaroo Island for future preparation

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