Extreme events such as tropical cyclones, heatwaves, and earthquakes threaten populations worldwide. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many natural hazards, which can interact with community exposure, inequalities, and vulnerabilities to cause substantial harm. These harms include forced migration, health and wellbeing effects, and other societal impacts. A growing literature at the intersection of the natural and social sciences examines the impacts of extreme events on populations, as well as people’s behavioral, attitudinal, and emotional responses.

Understanding the diverse societal impacts of natural hazards requires approaches that connect knowledge across disciplines, scales, and sectors. Yet, the challenges of doing so remain underexplored. Challenges include methodological choices, scales of analysis (e.g., regional, national), and means of translating scientific outputs into actionable information for policy and practice. This session provides a platform for contributions that bridge disciplines and sectors to better understand societal impacts of, and responses to, extreme events and related compound hazards.

We invite contributions including, but not limited to, studies of:
- Challenges for interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaborations
- Migration, displacement, and immobility due to extreme events
- Health and wellbeing effects of climate change and extreme events
- Food production and security in relation to extreme weather
- The interplay between climate change, environment, and conflict
- Environmental attitudes and behaviors influenced by extreme events