Category: 2019

Risk Analysis 102 – Mathematical Basis of Risk

By: Mariano BalbiPh.D Candidate at University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Water Heritage – Chiang Mai, Thailand

By Rebecca Bicksler

Information Ecosystems Mapping: Designing Inclusive Weather & Climate Information Services for Cities

By: Sunayana Sen (Programme Manager), Amy Willox (Programme Advisor), and Jennifer Joy Chua (Consultant) from Resurgence

Flood Risk Assessment for Thailand Rice Supply Chain: Climate Scenario Analysis

By: Dr. Poon ThiegnburanathumClimate Change and Infrastructure Research Unit, Chiangmai University

Effective Governance for Sustainable Development Goals

By: Prof. Ora-Orn Poocharoen,Dean, Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Presentations

Presentation Slides Effective Governance for Sustainable Development Goals Prof. Ora-orn, director of the School of Public Policy, Chiangmai University gave an insightful talk about the capacities and mindsets needed in governance in order to meet the SDGs. Slides Flood Risk Assessment for Thailand Rice Supply Chain: Climate Scenario Analysis Dr. Poon from the Climate Change…
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High resolution 3D mapping in flood-exposed communities using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Authors: Wahaj Habib, Giuseppe Molinario (WB), Sasanka Madawalagama (AIT) Resource Persons and Technical lead: Sasanka Madawalagama (AIT), Chatumal Madhuranga (AIT)Project Overview One of the first work groups to get started in the first week of the un-conference was the drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) working group. This was not a coincidence, as the flow…
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Mapping with 360° Camera

Authors: Maricar Rabonza, Rajitha Athukorala, Giuseppe Molinario Both in-situ structural observations and larger area remotely-sensed imagery such as satellite and drone imagery play important roles in understanding the vulnerability of buildings to floods. In-situ structural observations of building characteristics,also known as vulnerability, contribute to the disaster management process by adding key information that is not…
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Policy Brief: Disaster Risk Management in Chiang Mai, Thailand

By Xavier Venn A. Asuncion and Gurusaravanan Manoharan

Writings

Policy Brief  This policy brief by Gurusaravanan Manoharan and Xavier Asuncion provides an overview of disaster governance in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a focus on flooding. This document compiles findings from interviews with the locals, and officials from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), and the learnings from the existing available literature.  LEARN…
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