Hydrological innovation for the climate emergency
Abstract:
Natural hazards such as floods and droughts are set to intensify in the future as a direct result of the climate emergency - in terms of magnitude as well as frequency. These changes play out against a backdrop of increasing global urbanisation and as such poses challenges to the way we live in and manage our cities in the future. Alongside the race to net zero and climate mitigation – we need to adapt to the changing climate and increase our resilience. For this we need hydrological innovations in order to characterise and quantify hazards – now and in the future. This talk will explore how recent research innovation can be used to support decision making, taking some examples of recent research at the University of Edinburgh.
Short bio
Lindsay Beevers is Professor of Environmental Engineering and Head of Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh. Her research is focused on the future evolution of hydro-hazards (floods and droughts) as a result of climate change; and the implication these may have on society and the environment. She has over 20 years’ experience in industry and academia working on river basins across the globe.
Sandwiches offered at the end of the seminar.
Natural hazards such as floods and droughts are set to intensify in the future as a direct result of the climate emergency - in terms of magnitude as well as frequency. These changes play out against a backdrop of increasing global urbanisation and as such poses challenges to the way we live in and manage our cities in the future. Alongside the race to net zero and climate mitigation – we need to adapt to the changing climate and increase our resilience. For this we need hydrological innovations in order to characterise and quantify hazards – now and in the future. This talk will explore how recent research innovation can be used to support decision making, taking some examples of recent research at the University of Edinburgh.
Short bio
Lindsay Beevers is Professor of Environmental Engineering and Head of Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh. Her research is focused on the future evolution of hydro-hazards (floods and droughts) as a result of climate change; and the implication these may have on society and the environment. She has over 20 years’ experience in industry and academia working on river basins across the globe.
Sandwiches offered at the end of the seminar.
Practical information
- Informed public
- Free
Organizer
- Prof. Olga Fink (IMOS), Prof. Alexandre Alahi (VITA), Prof. Dusan Licina (HOBEL), Prof. Alain Nussbaumer (RESSLab)
Contact
- Prof. Paolo Perona