Advancing Risk Communication with Decision-Makers for Extreme Tropical Cyclones and Other Atypical Climate Events : Proceedings of a Workshop.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ben Soileau, John.

Contributor:

Yoder, Laura.

Series:

American Geophysical Union Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatic extremes.

Cyclones.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (105 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book, a product of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, presents proceedings from a workshop aimed at advancing risk communication strategies for extreme tropical cyclones and other atypical climate events. It explores the challenges and best practices in conveying scientific information about severe weather events to diverse audiences, including policymakers, emergency managers, and the public. The book emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating insights from atmospheric sciences, environmental policy, and social sciences to improve decision-making during climate-related emergencies. It focuses on enhancing public understanding and preparedness for atypical climate phenomena, ultimately aiming to reduce risks and improve resilience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Reviewers

Contents

Boxes and Figures

Acronyms and Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Communicating Risks of Atypical Tropical Cyclones: Lessons from Henri and Hilary

3 Risk Communication in Multi-Hazard Environments: Challenges and Learning Opportunities from Compounding Hazards and Cascading Impacts

4 Risk Communication and Decision Making in Communities

5 A Recap of the First Day of the Workshop

6 Practical Translation of Risk in the Public Arena

7 New Approaches to Unmet Needs: Communication for the Whole Community

8 Implications for the Future

References

Appendix A: Public Meeting Agendas

Appendix B: Committee Biographies Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-309-72538-0

OCLC:

1492994986