Open AccessIntegrating Science and Engineering to Reduce Vulnerability to Climate Extremes
Author(s) -
Jones Mari R.,
Holland Greg J.,
Done James M.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1002/2013eo490006
Subject(s) - vulnerability (computing) , flooding (psychology) , climate change , theme (computing) , science and engineering , engineering ethics , engineering , environmental resource management , environmental planning , environmental science , computer science , psychology , computer security , ecology , psychotherapist , biology , operating system
How does our built environment make society vulnerable to climate extremes such as flooding? What knowledge is required by engineering designers and risk managers to address the associated risks? How can engineering/scientific approaches be adapted to reduce vulnerability to weather and climate extremes? These were some of the key questions posed during a recent workshop at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which was attended by climate scientists, civil engineering practitioners, and governmental departments. Engineering design encompasses a broad range of applications; to focus discussions, this workshop targeted the specific theme of water resources.