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NH11.3 | Addressing Compound Extremes in Low-Income Countries: Pathways from Risk Understanding to Resilience Planning
EDI
Addressing Compound Extremes in Low-Income Countries: Pathways from Risk Understanding to Resilience Planning
Convener: Sushree Swagatika SwainECSECS | Co-conveners: Somnath MondalECSECS, Ashutosh Sharma
Compound extremes occur when multiple extreme events happen simultaneously or sequentially, often amplifying their impacts. Heatwaves and droughts, floods and cyclones, droughts and pests, extreme precipitation events and landslides, climate-related diseases and food insecurity are some examples of compound extremes. In low-income countries, these events can be particularly devastating due to limited resources and infrastructure. Compound extreme events, exacerbated by climate change, present profound challenges for low-income countries, threatening food security, water resources, livelihoods, and socio-economic development. Building resilience to these extreme events requires a comprehensive understanding of their underlying drivers, including climate variability, human activities, and socio-economic conditions.
This session seeks contributions that:
1) Examine the various dimensions of compound extremes, such as their frequency, intensity, duration, and spatial distribution, using advanced risk assessment approaches.
2) Propose innovative and cost-effective mitigation strategies, including early warning systems, flood/drought-resistant agricultural practices, and sustainable water management techniques, aimed at enhancing resilience and adaptive capacity in low-income regions.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, this session aims to develop valuable insights and practical strategies for strengthening resilience to compound extremes in low-income countries, integrating scientific research with local knowledge and community involvement.