Science is shaping how Australia can better prepare for devastating bushfire seasons. In January, Natural Hazards Research Australia published its report on the 2019-20 bushfire season, Understanding the Black Summer bushfires through research
This webinar series is your chance to hear about the key findings from selected research projects. The research presents an integrated view of the way forward from the fires, including exploring why the 2019-20 fire season was so devastating, what new capabilities can be implemented and how Australia can best learn from its worst fire season on record.
Join us for one webinar, or both.
Webinar one details
Culture, people and recovery
Tuesday 7 March at 12.30-1.30pm AEDT
Registrations close for the webinar on Monday 6 March at 5pm.
Please note login details will be sent after the registrations closes.
Speakers:
- Oliver Costello – Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation. Topic – how can cultural land management be empowered in the south east?
- Dr Josh Whittaker, NSW Rural Fire Service. Topic – how were people were affected and what actions did they take?
- Dr Kate Brady, University of Melbourne. Topic – how can community be better supported in their recovery?
Webinar two details
Bushfire prediction and behaviour
Thursday 9 March at 12.30-1.30pm AEDT
Registrations close for the webinar on Wednesday 8 March at 5pm.
Please note login details will be sent after the registrations closes.
Speakers:
- A/Prof Marta Yebra, Australian National University – how dry was the vegetation?
- Dr Mika Peace, Bureau of Meteorology – what was the influence of the atmosphere on bushfire spread?
- A/Prof Owen Price, University of Wollongong. Topic – did prescribed burning help?
- Dr Tim Neale, Deakin University. Topic – how was fire prediction used?
This research, as well as the entire multi-disciplinary Black Summer research program, will guide how bushfire risk can best be managed through better science, policy and practices. The program was undertaken by Natural Hazards Research Australia and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre in the years since the 2019-20 fire season, with funding from the Australian Government and partners.
The report, Understanding the Black Summer bushfires through research, is available at www.naturalhazards.com.au/black-summer
If you have any questions about registration please contact Events Officer, Vaia Smirneos vaia.smirneos@naturalhazards.com.au