Margreth Keiler

WS 26.100

Bridging science and practice in mountain hazard risk management

Session status: Accepted
Content last updated: 2026-04-14 22:33:17
Online available since: 2025-12-14 20:07:12

Details

  • Full Title

    Bridging science and practice: Co-producing knowledge for mountain hazard risk management in the European Alps
  • Scheduled

    TBA
    TBA
  • Chair

    Keiler, Margreth
  • Co-chair(s)

    Gallmetzer, Willigis; Walter, Gebhard; and Fuchs, Sven
  • Thematic Focus

    Natural Hazards
  • Keywords

    Knowledge co-production, Climate change adaptation, Vulnerabilities, Exposure, Natural hazard risk

Abstract/Description

This workshop strengthens the interface between science and practice in mountain hazard risk management, promoting mutual learning between researchers and practitioners. Focusing on how scientific knowledge and practical experience can be combined to address the impact of climate change on mountain risks in the European Alps, the workshop moves beyond a narrow focus on hazards, explicitly including exposure and vulnerability.

Scientific research indicates that changes in land use, socio-economic development, and governance structures often play a key role in determining future risk. Science can support practice by improving the assessment of exposure and vulnerability dynamics across spatial and temporal scales, and by providing scenario-based approaches that are aligned with climate projections and SSPs.

Conversely, practitioners can contribute valuable insights that are often lacking in scientific research. Local authorities and civil protection agencies can provide insights into institutional constraints, the challenges of implementation, informal practices, and the effectiveness of existing adaptation measures. Integrating this experiential knowledge is crucial for better representing the social and institutional dimensions of vulnerability.

The workshop emphasises the co-production of knowledge through dialogue between science and practice. It explores how different methods and areas of expertise can be combined to inform adaptive risk management strategies. By encouraging dialogue between different disciplines and sectors, the workshop aims to promote adaptive, context-sensitive risk management and strengthen climate resilience in the Alps.

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