The (Enhanced) Impact Chains toolkit: Short course on untangling multi-hazard disasters
Co-organized by GM11/HS11/NH15
The increasingly frequent and impactful hazard events that occur simultaneously or in cascade have created a new set of challenges for communities worldwide, requiring a leap forward in both research and science communication. Therefore, the need to develop conceptual and operational frameworks capable of untangling the complex interactions among multiple hazards, their (compounded) impacts, evolving vulnerabilities, exposed elements, and mitigation measures becomes more pressing. This session addresses these needs, providing ECS training in conventional and Enhanced Impact Chains.
Impact Chains are models that were initially developed by UNDRR (2022) to analyse climate-related risks and grew to be applied for multi-hazard, cross-sectoral analyses or flood risk management. Taking the capability of these models a step further, we developed Enhanced Impact Chains as the first tools capable of tracking vulnerability dynamics across time and space in multi-hazard settings.
Leveraging the organisational, visualisation, and analytical prowess of conventional and Enhanced Impact Chains is a game changer for disaster analysis. Such tools equip scientists and practitioners with a clear framework to cut through complexity by identifying key disaster elements (hazards, impacts, vulnerabilities, exposed elements, and adaptation options) and, most importantly, mapping the connections established among them. Combining short theoretical presentations with interactive exercises and discussions, this workshop will guide participants in unlocking the full analytical potential of these essential tools.
The oral presentations are given in a hybrid format supported by a Zoom meeting featuring on-site and virtual presentations. The button to access the Zoom meeting appears just before the time block starts.