Australia has faced frequent and severe natural disasters in recent years, including floods, fires, drought, plagues and a global pandemic. These events have tested communities nationwide. As the challenges relating to disaster management and recovery intensify, it is imperative to find ways to deliver more effective strategies for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Through its Policy Challenge Grants program, APPI has supported research teams at Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney in identifying policy opportunities that engage and empower local action to confront the devastation caused by natural disasters and bolster future recovery efforts. This webinar explored how local approaches and strategies can effectively support disaster management efforts, showcasing pragmatic opportunities in the face of future challenges.
Speakers include:
- Professor Ann Dadich, Western Sydney University Associate Professor
- Margot Rawsthorne, University of Sydney
- Joel Orchard, WardellCORE
- Moderator: Bonnie Bley, APPI’s Head of Energy and Environment Policy
