Climate, Economics, Equity and Planning for Change: Lessons From Our Scorched Earth

Thursday, July 17, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken D

Climate, Economics, Equity and Planning for Change: Lessons From Our Scorched Earth

This session brings together diverse researchers focusing on inclusive and equity-focused understanding and action to reduce losses from fire disasters. In addition to the climate and extreme weather drivers, how have patterns of urbanization and development in hazard prone and the lack of integration between science and policy, technology and commitments to address the needs of at-risk, vulnerable, underserved populations have exacerbated disasters and crises? Adam Rose articulates the economics of disasters with attention to data and methods for assessing and evaluating impacts and risk reduction strategies. Sara Grajdura draws on her work on the evacuation and needs of vulnerable populations impacted by fire events. Tara Goddard shares experiences and insights connecting agencies and communities responding to fire events. Karl Kim integrates research and applications developed for the response and recovery communities. The purpose of the session is to increase the dialogue across diverse disciplines of economics, engineering, and urban planning with attention to the data and methods for researchers and practitioners. Each speaker will identify gaps and propose solutions and invite discussion and interaction with attendees. In addition to promoting further collaboration, the roundtable will support ongoing research and advancement of collective actions to mitigate disasters and adapt to climate change.