Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/J500537/1
Acting as a bridge between the take up of science in earthquake and tsunami risk reduction activities and further activities
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Dr S Sargeant, British Geological Survey, Earth Hazards and Systems
- Grant held at:
- British Geological Survey, Earth Hazards and Systems
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Unknown
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- Whilst we now understand a great deal about earthquakes, and about associated hazards such as tsunami and landslides, the extent to which scientific information is successfully penetrating sectors of the humanitarian community engaged in disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response is variable. The Haiti earthquake in January 2010, highlighted this to devastating effect. Work undertaken by the University of Ulster, the British Geological Survey and Concern Worldwide involving local and international NGOs in Sumatra has identified obstacles to the take-up of science in earthquake and tsunami risk reduction activities. The fellowship will act as a bridge between the existing project and further initiatives, maintaining momentum and facilitating planned future research in this area. We propose to clear some of these obstacles by developing new channels for knowledge exchange between international NGOs and hazard scientists.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/J500537/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Knowledge Exchange Fellowships
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- KE Fellows
This fellowship award has a total value of £87,078
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Exception - Other Costs | DI - Staff | Exception - T&S |
|---|---|---|
| £451 | £65,028 | £21,600 |
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