Better management of natural disasters

Environmental change resulting from an altered climate will not only affect the natural environment but also society and the economy. This will lead to changes in land use in those areas most exposed to hydrometeorological risks such as flooding, landslides, severe erosion, avalanches and high winds.

Risk assessment and management, innovation and education have been identified as essential factors for enabling humanity to mitigate future natural disasters. The EU-funded CHANGES (Changing hydro-meteorological risks- As analyzed by a new generation of European scientists) project established a Marie Curie Initial Training Network to develop the training, skills and resources required to fulfil the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) plan.

Further details: Better management of natural disasters