Weather and climate hazards continue to pose significant risks to human lives, health and livelihoods, and these risks are likely to increase with climate change. Understanding and managing risks from extreme weather events such as heat waves, wildfires, or hurricanes are challenging because of the complex relationships between humans and the environment.
In their Explorer Series lecture, NSF NCAR scientists Olga Wilhelmi and Jennifer Boehnert discuss why geography matters in understanding and reducing weather and climate risks. They will discuss the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in climate research and action and illustrate how geospatial technology is not only enabling new scientific advancements but also contributing to building community resilience to weather hazards and the changing climate.
