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NH9.13 | Natural Hazards Education, Communications and the Science-Policy-Practice Interface
PICO
Natural Hazards Education, Communications and the Science-Policy-Practice Interface
Convener: Harriet E. ThompsonECSECS | Co-conveners: Joel Gill, Stephanie BullerECSECS, Bruce D. Malamud
This session addresses knowledge exchange between researchers, the public, policy makers, and practitioners about natural hazards. Although we welcome all contributions in this topic, we are particularly interested in: (i) The communication (by scientists, engineers, the press, civil protection, government agencies, and a multitude other agencies) of natural hazards, risk and uncertainty to the general public and other government officials; (ii) Approaches that address barriers and bridges in the science-policy-practice interface that hinder and support application of hazard-related knowledge; (iii) The teaching of natural hazards to university and lower-level students, using innovative techniques to promote understanding; and (iv) education, communication, and policy engagement in contexts with multiple, interrelated hazards. We welcome abstracts on all aspects of how we communicate and educate the better understanding of natural hazards and risk. We plan on having a PICO session to ensure a lively combination of discussion and poster presentation.