Wed. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Centennial E

Ecosystem risk reduction science is being applied around the world to leverage the earth’s natural resources to better protect people from disaster. Panelists in this session will discuss unconventional partnerships that help inform decision making and sustainability efforts using nature-based solutions to risk reduction. Initiatives demonstrating successful approaches to safeguarding at-risk communities will be highlighted, including processes for ground-truthing adaptation methodologies and working together using a multidisciplinary approach to build resilience.