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Asimina Voskaki

My name is Asimina Voskaki, and I am a Doctoral Researcher working on analysing climate risk in an airport context. I am a geoscientist with an MSc in environmental planning and an MRes in airport environmental strategy assessment and water management efficiency. I am passionate about climate resilience and using my skills to support organisations to prepare for, mitigate the impact and recover from the effects of climate change.

From Reflection to Action – Wishes for the Year Ahead

December 18, 2024
From Reflection to Action – Wishes for the Year Ahead
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When another year comes to an end, it is time for reflection. In the context of natural hazards, it is essential to consider the challenges posed to societies, what went well, what could have been done better, and how we could create a more resilient world.  Just before Big Ben strikes 12 times, marking the moment of a new day and year, and the fireworks are set to begin, our blog editors share th ...[Read More]

An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses

November 13, 2024
An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses
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Do you enjoy watching natural hazard movies? Exploring the unfolding of the Earth’s immense power, the level of destruction, human responses and resilience? Can movies offer a glimpse into the chaos and devastation that natural hazard events can bring? Imagine the havoc a storm surge overtopping the Thames Barrier could cause in London. Without a doubt, natural hazard movies raise questions about ...[Read More]

Meet the EGU Natural Hazards Division Early Career Scientists representatives

June 10, 2024
Meet the EGU Natural Hazards Division Early Career Scientists representatives
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The European Geosciences Union (EGU) Natural Hazards Division is pivotal in supporting the growth of early career researchers, giving them a platform to share their work and ideas, enhancing networking opportunities and contributing to career development. So, are you reading this post and wondering who gives a voice to early career scientists in the Natural Hazards space? The EGU Natural Hazards D ...[Read More]

A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies

March 25, 2024
A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies
Photo credit: Engin Akyurt (Pixabay Licence)

Climate hazards are manifestations of the Earth’s complex climatic systems. As natural events, they have always occurred, yet changes in the global climate increase the frequency and intensity of extremes and their impact on the built environment and people. Predicting the nature, scale, and location of climate hazards and their complex interplays with anthropogenic factors is not a straightforwar ...[Read More]