Understanding the Physical and Systemic Vulnerabilities in Integrated Stopbank-Dam Catchments I grew up in sunny Nelson, New Zealand where I enjoyed many opportunities to connect with nature through tramping, mountain…
The impact of tropical cyclones on near-shore fisheries I was born in Guemar and raised in Ouargla, Algeria. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Algeria in 2008.…
Student profile: Lydia Michela Maireriki Tourist resilience to natural hazards in New Zealand: combining quantitative and qualitative perspectives March 2020 I was born and raised in Maryland, USA, about an…
Student Profile: Jake McPhee 27/07/2018 A Birds Eye View of Disaster Preparedness in Metropolitan Settings A bit about me Having grown up in New Zealand, I developed a healthy infatuation…
The New Zealand Red Cross and Resilience to Nature’s Challenges are holding a joint disaster preparedness event in Lower Hutt next month where residents can learn about the risks in…
Student profile: Katherine Hore 24/10/2018 Power and participation in disaster risk reduction: A case study in Franz Josef A bit about me My interest in disasters started after I finished…
Integration of Geospatial and Focused Liquefaction Tools for Regional Assessments Hi guys! Kamusta? I am from Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. I did my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil…
By Alicia Cui, CRISiSLab Head of Engagement and Marketing and Resilience Challenge Urban Theme Networking Lead You may have attended one of our CRISiSLab webinars or heard about one of…
In 2019-20 we saw several examples of direct application of Resilience to Nature’s Challenges (RNC) research findings into policy and practice. The GNS Science report Reducing risk through the management of…
Challenge research used in fuel security report 13/02/20 By Dr Nicola McDonald, Market Economics In September 2017, the pipeline that distributes petroleum-based fuels from Marsden Point Oil Refinery to Auckland…
Vulnerability of Power Systems Exposed to Volcanic Hazards I am from Tokoroa, New Zealand, and after attending Strathmore Primary, Tainui Intermediate and Tokoroa High School, I studied Electrical Engineering specialising…
The role and origin of Tuhua’s unusual magmatic chemistry Following a rather bimodal career path (studying the fields of Geology, but working professionally in the field of Ecology), I focused…
Adaptation to natural hazards is essential for our communities and infrastructure facing the recurring effects of disruptive natural hazards. When it comes to mitigating these impacts, decision-makers have to navigate…
Earthquake-prone marae: Whānau-based solutions Earthquake-prone buildings have hit the headlines in recent years. But what happens when a community has deep ancestral, spiritual and emotional attachment to buildings deemed ‘earthquake-prone’?…
