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New research from the University of Queensland reveals that the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Australia is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to wildlife. Following an extreme event, there have been more than 100 cases of dramatic animal population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction.
Artificial intelligence and satellite imagery have allowed researchers to map the world's intertidal zones for the first time, revealing that global foreshore environments have declined significantly. Identifying where they are declining is crucial for coastal protection because they safeguard more than 625 million people from storms and sea level rise.
Seismic monitoring of Bali's Mount Agung volcano shows an increasing frequency of tremors, suggesting evidence of hot magma coming to the surface with an eruption occurring imminently. Indonesian authorities have already raised the alert to the highest level, and 50,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas.
The Big Flood discusses the frequency and causes of extreme flood events to be used for social and economic planning and environmental protection in southeast Queensland (SEQ).
A University of Queensland team has made a discovery that could help conquer the greatest threat to global food security – pests and diseases in plants. BioClay, an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemicals and pesticides, can potentially improve crop protection. The technology reduced the use of pesticides without altering the genome of the plants.
This study explores the strong links between people and coastal ecosystems within the Coral Triangle, and establishes two scenarios of the future in the face of a changing climate.
Risk-informed Disaster Management: Planning for Response, Recovery and Resilience
This triennial congress will focus on the relationship between construction and society. How can research help to maximise the contribution of constructed assets to social goals? How will the research community meet emerging social needs?
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered commitments.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.