July

Articles

New risk index to predict climate displacement

The Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) is a ground-breaking predictive model being developed by a consortium of over 20 organisations, including the University of Sydney, to address disaster response. Dr Aaron Opdyke and A/Prof Nader Naderpajouh attended the launch of the project last week with a symposium in Bangkok.

SEI Director returns from Visiting Professorship in Europe

In July SEI warmly welcomed back Director Professor David Schlosberg from his six-month appointment with The Jane and Aatos Erkko Visiting Professorship in Studies on Contemporary Society.

Reflections from the 2024 AAG Conference

The 2024 AAG Conference in Hawai'i explored reciprocal scholarship, colonialism and resources, and recovery and restoration, allowing participants to challenge dominant anthropocentric framings.

Vignette series highlights community-led disaster responses

Communities across New South Wales have faced catastrophic bushfires and floods, exacerbated by climate change. This ‘new normal' has compounded other crises, including the global pandemic, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and a housing crisis, overwhelming traditional disaster response systems.