WMO RA VI Scientific Lectures Continue: Real-World Labs for Climate Disaster Risk Management
Building on the success of the first Scientific Lectures launched in September 2025, the WMO RA VI Scientific Forum in Prague continued this series with a dedicated session on Actionable Communication.
The Scientific Lectures Series aims to bridge research and operations, highlighting innovations in hydrology, climate risk management, AI, and behavioral sciences, while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across WMO Region VI.
This session explored how research-driven insights can be translated into actionable guidance for authorities, first responders, and society, combining scientific knowledge with innovative communication approaches, including SciArt videos and immersive audio experiences.
Key Highlights:
- Keynote and Panelists: Dr Max Steinhausen, Mrs Tracy Irvine, Mrs Kaija Jumppanen Andersen, Dr Ingrid Mayrhofer-Hufnagl, Mr Yannis Kranidiotis, and Frank Dentener presented insights from the European DIRECTED Project on multi-risk, climate-driven disasters.
- Innovative Communication: The session showcased the role of artistic visualization and sound installations by Yanis Kranidiotis and Dr. Sarah Walmsley to convey risk and uncertainty effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Emphasis on co-developed solutions through real-world labs in Denmark, Germany (Rhein-Erft region), Austria (Vienna and Hungarian Zala region), and Italy (Emilia Romagna), and collaborative platforms connecting data, tools, and decision-makers.
The Scientific Lectures Series provides a platform for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and actionable solutions, contributing to resilience across Europe and supporting WMO’s research priorities in Region VI.
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Future sessions will continue in 2026 to spotlight ongoing collaboration between WMO and its partners in advancing authoritative and user-oriented climate services.