Disaster Risk

Custom disaster risk and vulnerability assessments aim to explain where risk exists today and how it may evolve. This requires an integrated view of hazards, exposure, vulnerability, as well as existing capacities. The challenge is that data are often incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated. Historical hazard records may be short or spatially biased, while social and economic indicators rarely align neatly with hazard footprints. Robust analysis therefore depends on combining multiple risk indicators, using proxies where gaps exist, and identifying areas with distinct risks that may warrant attention.
Our process integrates climate science, disaster risk analysis, and GIS to produce assessments that are scientifically sound but still accessible. We apply multi-dimensional, variable-resolution analysis supported by pragmatic statistical and spatial analysis. Outputs are structured to support decision-making, not overwhelm it. Our approaches have adapted over time but are still shaped to prioritise the end-user needs with, clear communication, and defensible evidence, enabling targeted intervention prioritisation.