Meteorological based definitions of warm-spells/heat-waves are typically poor indicators of degrees of experienced human suffering, which are often dependent on many additional factors. However, in many crisis situations, information on these relevant factors are lacking, and/or conditions are non-stationary. In these cases decisions are based on the data at hand, typically large scale meteorological conditions.

 

Given that the available information is of limited relevance, this project investigates the following questions: what criteria do we consider to reduce the risk of inaction, and how do we plan our responses given the high probability of responding in vain?

 

Time frames: Research commenced in December 2014, time frames not confined

Funder: Climate Systems Analysis Group (CSAG)

Partners: Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre

For further details: Contact Dr Tristan Hauser