Putting science into practice for improved disaster resilience
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Authors
Sneddon, Alison
Issue Date
2021-08-25
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Disasters , Humanitarian , NGOs
Alternative Title
Abstract
This snapshot will explore experience and learning about bringing together institutions and individuals from across three “pillars” - social sciences, physical sciences, and disaster risk management practitioners - to achieve successful applied research for disaster resilience and response.
Description
Science for Humanitarian Emergencies and Resilience (SHEAR) is an interdisciplinary, international research programme jointly funded for five years by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC).
It aims to support improved disaster resilience and humanitarian response by advancing monitoring, assessment and prediction of natural hazards and risks across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. SHEAR is working with stakeholders to co-produce demand-led, people-centred science and solutions to improve risk assessment, preparedness, early action and resilience to natural hazards.