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Natural Hazards

Hedieh Soltanpour

I am a passionate PhD candidate conducting research on multi-hazard risks in karst contexts at the University of Tours. I am studying the interlinked hazards and exploring how they can form networks of hazard events. My aim is to contribute to a better understanding of hazard interactions and promote a sustainable approach to risk management. By delving into these complexities, I aim to pave the way for more effective and informed strategies that ensure the safety and resilience of communities exposed to multiple hazards.

Earth Citizens and Natural Hazards: a few words from the perspective of our environment, the inhabited planet, Earth

December 4, 2023
Earth Citizens and Natural Hazards: a few words from the perspective of our environment, the inhabited planet, Earth
The aerial view of a portion of the Amazon Rainforest in Suriname, South America (photo credit: Hedieh Soltanpour)

In January 2023, I visited the Amazon Forest in Suriname. During my visit, I met indigenous people known as the Saramaccers, a Maroon tribe residing in the heart of the Amazon Forest. I found it fascinating that the Saramaccers consider themselves an integral part of nature. Their motto is ‘If you respect nature, nature will be your friend and stand by you’. Nature extends a helping ha ...[Read More]