Disaster management

Our researchers investigate recurrent natural events in the face of climate change, land-use and other major disturbance events and their impact across different sectors of the society. We use this knowledge to improving how we prepare for, respond to and effectively manage disasters.

Our projects are driven by the needs of real-world practitioners and produce both new knowledge and tangible impacts for communities.

Our methodology focusses on GIS-based spatio-temporal multi-hazard risk assessment and mapping, sustainable infrastructure development, and their role in decision making.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.