Management of natural hazard risk in Cartago, Costa Rica

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 493-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorena Montoya ◽  
Ian Masser
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Hazard Risk

Variance in Natural Hazard Risk Perception in Coastal Areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyungjun Park ◽  
Gyoungjun Ha ◽  
Dalbyul Lee ◽  
Juchul Jung
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Hazard Risk

The recalibration of our relationships with science (and nature) by natural hazard risk mitigation practitioners

2021 ◽  
pp. 251484862110198
Author(s):  
Jessica K Weir ◽  
Timothy Neale ◽  
Elizabeth A Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Hazard Risk ◽  
Change Policy ◽  
Procedural Change ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations

Unrealistic expectations in society about science reducing and even eliminating the risk of natural hazards contrasts with the chaotic forces of these events, but such expectations persist nonetheless. Risk mitigation practitioners must grapple with them, including in the cycles of blame and inquiry that follow natural hazard events. We present a synthesis of such practitioner experiences from three consequential bushfire and flood risk landscapes in Australia in which science was being used to change policy and/or practice. We show how they chose to work with, counter and recalibrate unrealistic expectations of science, as well as embrace socionatural complexity and a consequential nature. The mismatch between the challenges faced by the sector and the unrealistic expectations of science, generated more stressful work conditions, less effective risk mitigation, and less effective use of research monies. In response, we argue for structural and procedural change to address legacy pathways that automatically privilege science, especially in relation to nature, with broader relevance for other environmental issues. This is not to dismiss or debase science, but to better understand its use and utility, including how facts and values relate.

Methods and Tools for Natural Hazard Risk Analysis in Eastern Canada: Using Knowledge to Understand Vulnerability and Implement Mitigation Measures

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslav Nastev ◽  
Marie-José Nollet ◽  
Ahmad Abo El Ezz ◽  
Alex Smirnoff ◽  
Sarah Kate Ploeger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Eastern Canada ◽  
Hazard Risk

On the concept of denial of natural hazard risk and its use in relation to householder wildfire safety in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 176-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim McLennan ◽  
Danielle Every ◽  
Christopher Bearman ◽  
Lyndsey Wright
Keyword(s):  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Hazard Risk

scholarly journals Social Representations of Natural Hazard Risk in Swiss Mountain Regions

Geosciences ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Maidl ◽  
Matthias Buchecker
Keyword(s):  
Risk Communication ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Community Size ◽  
Hazard Risk ◽  
Risk Research ◽  
Hazard Experience

The term “risk” is connoted with divergent meanings in natural hazard risk research and the practice of risk management. Whilst the technical definition is accurately defined, in practice, the term “risk” is often synonymously used with “danger”. Considering this divergence as a deficiency, risk communication often aims to correct laypersons’ understanding. We suggest to instead treat the variety of meanings as a resource for risk communication strategies. However, there is however to date no investigation of what laypersons’ meanings of risk actually comprise. To address this gap, we examine the meanings of risk by applying a social representations approach within a qualitative case study research design. Results of the study among inhabitants of Swiss mountain villages show that differences in meanings were found according to hazard experience and community size. We found commonly shared core representations and peripheral ones. We conclude with suggestions on how to make usage of the knowledge on SR in risk communication.

Risk modelling as a tool to support natural hazard risk management in New Zealand local government

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 610-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.H. Crawford ◽  
K. Crowley ◽  
S.H. Potter ◽  
W.S.A. Saunders ◽  
D.M. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Risk Modelling ◽  
Hazard Risk ◽  
Hazard Risk Management
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