Plenary Session
Tuesday, June 16, 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken A/B

The Third Assessment of Natural Hazards in the United States is now well underway, bringing together more than 80 authors who are reviewing and synthesizing decades of research evidence in the hazards and disaster field. The goal of this rigorous scientific assessment is to inform decision makers on specific actions to reduce the human toll of disaster. This plenary session will provide an update on the Third Assessment and will feature lessons learned from the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5). NCA5 study director, Allison Crimmins, will reflect on advancements in U.S. climate assessments and share key recommendations for moving the Third Assessment forward.