In the framework of the ROADMAP2 project, a series of Webinars will be held with international experts on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) issues, with the objective of discussing relevant topics on the management of various phases of risks to find good practices. The third webinar, entitled “Practices of Scenario Analysis in Disaster Risk Management planning” will be held on 7th November 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET.
In the context of the complex nature of modern disasters, anticipating and preparing for emerging risks requires a comprehensive risk assessment involving foresight techniques. Often setting the foundations for scenario-building, foresight techniques such as megatrend analysis, horizon-scanning or visioning allow for early identification of current and new risks and challenges and support the undertaking of adaptive, preventative or preparedness action for impending disruptive events (European Commission, 2021). The 2023 Union Disaster Resilience Goals first goal ‘Anticipate’ emphasises the need to improve the EU and Members States’ capability in risk assessment, anticipation, and disaster risk management planning in complex disaster risks. The regulatory frameworks and principles for to determine how multiple drivers of longer-term futures are taken into consideration in risk analyses in disaster management context are under-developed, though.

The aim of ROADMAP2 1st webinar is to provide a forum for exchange on and assessment of DRM and civil protection actors’ practices in using foresight techniques to overcome the uncertainty and complexity of factors determining the outcome of future disasters. The webinar will more specifically explore the following questions:
1. What kind of foresight practices are used by disasters risk management and civil protection actors?
2. What has made these foresight practices particularly useful in terms of anticipating and mitigating disaster risks?

For this purpose, we will have lectures from different experts, namely:

• Janise Rodgers – GeoHazards International;
• Maria Polese – CI3R;
• Kati Orru – University of Tartu;
• Claudia Morsut – University of Stavanger;
• Domingos Xavier Viegas – ADAI.

See the detailed agenda here.
The participation in the Webinar is free, but registration is mandatory. The webinar will be spoken in English.
To register for the webinar, please visit: https://bit.ly/roadmap_webinar3