Afleveringen
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The increasing severity of natural disasters, combined with aging and depopulation in rural Japan, has revealed critical shortcomings in current recovery frameworks. Focusing on the built environment and architectural dimensions of post-disaster recovery, this paper examines the structural, institutional, and social conditions affecting disaster recovery in Suzu City following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Drawing on ten days of qualitative field research conducted in March 2025, including site surveys, spatial observations, policy analysis, and semi-structured interviews with 30 residents and local stakeholders, this study investigates how temporary housing programs, geographic isolation, demographic decline, and administrative rigidity shape recovery trajectories in aging rural communities. While temporary shelter initiatives prioritize rapid deployment and uniformity, they often neglect the psychosocial needs, spatial habits, and autonomy of elderly residents. Many residents are facing layered challenges rooted in architectural deficiencies: inadequate thermal insulation, poor soundproofing, spatial inefficiencies, and a lack of secure, functional areas for daily tasks. These limitations disrupt routines, erode dignity, and delay emotional recovery, leading to prolonged displacement and deepened vulnerability. The findings reveal that administrative inflexibility, labour shortages, and logistical constraints further delayed reconstruction and reinforce patterns of social exclusion, particularly for elderly women and low-income households. In response, the study also examines grassroots recovery initiatives and assesses the viability of alternative architectural solutions, such as 3D-printed housing. Though not yet used as formal shelters, these customizable, cost-effective, and scalable models demonstrate potential for supporting localized reconstruction and economic revitalization. By centering the lived experiences of older individuals and the spatial realities of post-disaster shelter, this study redefines recovery as a socially embedded process and calls for site-sensitive, demographically responsive, and design-integrated recovery strategies.
Link to the paper:
https://www.idrimjournal.com/article/160672-bridging-the-gap-strengthening-student-disaster-resilience-towards-sustainable-policy-and-practice
Guests:
Dr. Takudzwa Chikwanha (Kyushu University, Japan)Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Disaster resilience starts where preparedness and awareness converge, giving students the skills to respond effectively to crises. This research investigates the gaps in student disaster awareness and preparedness, identifying challenges and seeking solutions to improve disaster resilience through the creation of the Integrated Student Disaster Resilience Framework (ISDRF). This qualitative research study utilizes a perspective approach drawn from a combination of literature reviews, expert analyses, and case studies to comprehensively examine resilience-building measures. Analyses show that although students are aware of disaster risks, they tend to lack hands-on response capabilities, institutional support mechanisms, collaborative partnerships for disaster preparedness, and access to localized preparedness planning. Addressing these shortcomings necessitates an integrative approach focusing on disaster education enhancement, the development of community partnerships, and the inclusion of technology-driven solutions within preparedness initiatives. This research contributes to establishing a sustainable and resilient culture, ensuring increased awareness and empowering students as responders in disaster situations.
Link to the paper:
https://www.idrimjournal.com/article/160672-bridging-the-gap-strengthening-student-disaster-resilience-towards-sustainable-policy-and-practice
Guests:
Ms. Kimberly M. Casanillo (Bacnotan National High School, Philippines)Dr. Jomar L. Aban (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines)Ms. Geezel Rosvie V. De Torres (Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology Bangued Campus, Philippines)Prof. Randulph I. Navasca (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines)Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Summary:
The 16th International Conference of the Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) 2026 brings together global experts to advance integrated approaches to disaster risk management. IDRiM 2026 will highlight innovative solutions, interdisciplinary research, and practical strategies for building resilient communities. Participants will engage in insightful discussions, collaborative sessions, and knowledge sharing to drive meaningful impact.
More Information:
https://idrim2026.com/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/idrim-2026https://www.instagram.com/idrim2026Guests:
Cecilia Nonifili (Resilience Development Initiative, Indonesia)Vidya Azzizi (Resilience Development Initiative, Indonesia)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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The interview features Dr. Ranjan Tata from the Canada chapter of the Avoidable Deaths Network, who focuses on disaster research through the lens of Indigenous and community led knowledge. He highlights the importance of centering the perspectives of Indigenous, racialized, and marginalized communities in understanding avoidable deaths, emphasizing that solutions should come from within communities rather than being imposed externally. The Canada chapter has developed through collaboration between students, academics, and community members, creating space for dialogue that connects lived experiences with broader issues such as climate change, forest fires, and inequality. As part of the global campaign, activities focused on interactive discussions and reflective learning, encouraging students to relate disaster risk to their own lives and communities. A key message is the need to rethink conventional approaches by recognising Indigenous knowledge as valid science and essential to prevention efforts, while future goals focus on influencing policy and practice through approaches that are rooted in community needs, self awareness, and long term sustainability.
ADN website Link: https://www.avoidable-deaths.net/
Guests:
Dr. Ranjan Datta (Mount Royal University, Canada)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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The first interview explores how creative expression, particularly poetry, storytelling, and other artistic forms, is used to raise awareness about avoidable deaths across subāSaharan Africa. Patience Andrew, a leader within Custodians of African Literature and an advisory board member for the Avoidable Deaths Network, explains how campaigns have engaged young creatives through spoken word, short stories, photography, and performance to highlight issues such as maternal mortality, conflict, and public health risks. By combining creative literature with wider artistic practices, the initiative aims to humanise statistics, amplify lived experiences, and encourage young people to take part in advocacy and social change. Overall, it highlights the power of creative arts to educate, connect communities, and inspire action on important global challenges.
The second interview focuses on how awareness, education, and early warning systems are being used in Bangladesh to reduce avoidable deaths caused by natural hazards. Fatima Akter, a lecturer in meteorology and regional coordinator for the Avoidable Deaths Network, explains how the Bangladesh chapter works through universities to educate students, who then share this knowledge within their communities. Activities include public campaigns, media outreach, student marches, and practical support during disasters such as floods, where relief, health guidance, and safety information are provided. Emphasis is placed on forecasting, preparedness, and community engagement, with the aim of improving understanding of risks and ultimately reducing loss of life through informed action and local participation.
ADN website Link: https://www.avoidable-deaths.net/
Guests:
Ms. Patience Andrew (Custodians of African Literature, Nigeria)Prof. Fatima Akter (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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The first interview explores the role of creative arts within the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN), featuring Winifred Ekezie from Aston University. While positioned within the UK chapter, the discussion centres on how creative approaches, such as poster campaigns, blogs, and planned creative health initiatives, are used to communicate evidence on avoidable deaths in more engaging and accessible ways. Through annual campaigns, students research and visually present the top avoidable causes of death across different regions, transforming complex public health data into compelling, audience-friendly outputs. This creative process not only raises awareness but also helps translate research into practical understanding, showing how preventable risks, often health-related, can be reduced through informed action at individual and community levels.
The second interview shifts to the India chapter, led by Dr. Pinnamaneni and Dr. Jena, and highlights its recent launch and early activities. As a university-hosted initiative, the chapter prioritizes building future leaders by engaging students, NGOs, and policymakers in understanding and addressing avoidable deaths. Key efforts include relaunch events, international conference participation, quiz competitions, and collaborative discussions with grassroots organizations and global partners such as UN agencies. The chapter aims to act as a platform that connects research, policy, and practice, encouraging multi-sector collaboration and translating evidence into real-world impact. Looking ahead, their goals focus on strengthening partnerships with government bodies, supporting disaster risk reduction efforts, and ensuring long-term capacity building to tackle avoidable deaths across India.
Link: https://www.avoidable-deaths.net/Guests:
Dr. Winifred Ekezie (Aston University, United Kingdom)Dr. Ramya Pinnamaneni (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India)Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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This episode introduces the launch of the Taiwan chapter of the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN), marking a new milestone in the global campaign for the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD). The initiative builds on Taiwanās long-standing experience with natural hazards such as earthquakes, typhoons, landslides, and flooding. To celebrate the launch, a seminar will bring together local communities, educators, disaster risk experts, and government representatives to discuss preparedness and share experiences in reducing disaster-related risks and casualties.
The Taiwan chapter aims to strengthen collaboration between academia, local governments, and communities while promoting disaster risk awareness and education. Key efforts include translating the concept of avoidable deaths into Mandarin to make it more accessible locally, sharing knowledge from international partners, and supporting vulnerable groups such as children and older adults through disaster risk education. By connecting local initiatives with global knowledge, the chapter hopes to advance practical actions that help communities better prepare for hazards and reduce avoidable deaths.
Guests:
Prof. Jie-Ru Chen (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan)Prof. Yi-Tzu Lin (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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The ADN Junior Champion Magazine is led by two junior champions Master Arkoneil Ghosh (Founding Editor) and Miss Prarthona Datta (Deputy Editor). They will feature the voices of the children and of those who are particularly on the frontline bearing the brunt of climate change and extreme weather events, every day. Each Magazine will feature a timely theme. Based on this theme subject-specific experts will be invited to guide the Editors.
Guests:
Anushka KonerArkoneil GhoshCo-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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This episode explores Pakistanās engagement in the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD), with a 2026 focus on road safety. In response to rising traffic accidents in rural districts, the campaign brings together schools, police authorities, and community leaders to raise awareness among young peopleāespecially motorcyclistsāabout safe driving, helmet use, and responsible road behavior. Through seminars, outreach visits, and awareness materials, the initiative aims to prevent avoidable deaths before they occur.
The discussion also highlights the broader importance of prevention and youth engagement, from improving safety around agricultural wells to training volunteers in first aid and emergency response. Grounded in a āglobal vision, local actionā approach, the campaign demonstrates how practical, community-based efforts can save lives and build safer, more resilient communities.
Guests:
Tahira Kan (Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122, Pakistan)Asad Tahir (University of Leicester, UK)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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The International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM) is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the IDRiM Outstanding Dissertation Award. This award aims to recognize and encourage outstanding early-career researchers whose doctoral dissertations have made significant and original contributions to the field of Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM). Through this award, IDRiM seeks to promote high-quality doctoral research and to support the international visibility and career development of promising young scholars.
Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, UK)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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This podcast episode explores the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) through a discussion with Vishal Pathak from the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) in Ahmedabad, India. As a member of the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN), AIDMI focuses on extreme heat as a highly preventable public risk. Vishal shares how Ahmedabad became a leading example through early recognition of heat as a health and disaster issue, strong collaboration with municipal authorities, and the development of a Heat Action Plan. The episode reinforces the campaignās core message that avoidable deaths are shaped by choices made in advance, not by fate.
The conversation highlights AIDMIās work with populations most exposed to extreme heat, particularly women-led small businesses and transportation workers. By promoting the use of early heat forecasts, community awareness, and anticipatory action, the campaign aims to help people protect their health, livelihoods, and daily activities before temperatures peak. Rather than a one-day event, IAD4AD is presented as an ongoing process of learning, coordination, and action, encouraging listeners worldwide to share experiences and strengthen local efforts to prevent deaths from extreme heat.
Guest:
Mr. Vishal Pathak (All India Disaster Mitigation InstituteHost:
Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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This episode explores the global initiative International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (IAD4AD) and the work of the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN), which aims to reduce preventable deaths linked to disasters and extreme events. Launched in 2023 in Japan, the campaign runs annually and is designed as a long-term effort, with activities taking place throughout March to allow global participation.
The discussion highlights ADNās focus on indirect disaster-related deaths, such as those caused by heatwaves, snakebites, or gaps in healthcare, which are often overlooked in official records. The campaign is guided by three main goals: making these deaths more visible, understanding the systems and circumstances behind them, and reinforcing the message that disaster deaths are not inevitable.
Examples from several regions show how communities adapt the campaign locally, from school-based tsunami education to university research projects, student rallies, and outreach to vulnerable groups facing heat or environmental risks. Rather than prescribing specific actions, ADN encourages flexible, grassroots participation under the idea of ādoing one thingā to raise awareness or reduce risk.
A central theme is public involvement. The episode stresses that ordinary people can contribute by questioning why deaths occur, learning from local experiences, and advocating for better preparedness and response systems. Looking ahead, the campaign aims to reach more countries and expand opportunities for engagement through events, educational materials, and coordinated action, ending with a call for listeners to help spread the message that many disaster-related deaths can be prevented.
Websites:
https://www.avoidable-deaths.net/
https://iad4ad.avoidable-deaths.net/
Guests:
Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett (University of Leicester, United Kingdom)Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita (Kansai University, Japan)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Irene Petraroli (University of Twente, Netherlands)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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In this 50th-episode anniversary special, hosts Haris Rahadianto and Mark Ashley Parry reflect on the first year of the IDRiM podcast, tracing its origins, early uncertainties, and unexpected growth from a tentative experiment into a sustained international platform for disaster research discussion. They revisit the original aims, making research more accessible, spotlighting early-career scholars, and engaging senior academics, while candidly assessing concepts that proved difficult to sustain, such as rapid post-disaster reports and documentary-style series.
The conversation highlights memorable moments from behind the scenes, including technical failures, time-zone-spanning interviews, live recordings at conferences, and the evolving co-hosting dynamic shaped by their contrasting disciplinary perspectives. Looking ahead, the hosts outline ambitious plans for 2026: multi-episode disaster retrospectives, collaborations with external networks, expansion to a rotating team of co-hosts, and increased on-site recordings at global events.
Amid personal challenges prompting a temporary hosting break for Mark Ashley, the episode closes with optimism about broadening the podcastās reach, diversifying voices and expertise, and strengthening production and promotionāraising a toast to the next 50 episodes and the podcastās future within the global disaster research community.
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Conventional, top-down approaches have dominated disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives for decades, with central governments coordinating disaster preparation and recovery efforts, fortifying coasts, and building large-scale gray infrastructure such as levees and seawalls to mitigate potential threats. Critics have questioned the usefulness and applicability of this strategy, especially given the mixed results from recent shocks, including Japanās 3/11 triple disasters. To investigate the degree to which experts in the field embrace traditional or alternative DRR models, we conducted 15 in-depth interviews with DRR specialists from the U.S. and Japan and systematically coded their responses using the NVivo software. Three key themes emerged from our analysis: 1) Leveraging community-based DRR and addressing issues such as tokenism; 2) prioritizing support networks; and 3) harmonizing top-down and bottom-up structures where national planning and local efforts are synergized, and decision-making is conducted through multi-stakeholder participation. Our results suggest that top-down policies alone cannot control disaster response; rather, a more inclusive governance structure that makes use of both institutional capacity and local knowledge will enhance DRR moving forward.Link to Paper: https://www.idrimjournal.com/article/140543-empowering-communities-a-bottom-up-approach-to-disaster-risk-reduction
Guest:
Shalini S Matharage [Northeastern University, United States]Host:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Music:āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Abstract: This discussion examines the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia in late 2025, affecting millions across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Joined by members of U-INSPIRE Indonesia, the conversation traces how prolonged heavy rainfall escalated into large scale flash floods and landslides, overwhelming infrastructure, isolating communities, and destroying homes and livelihoods. The speakers explore how a rare tropical cyclone intensified rainfall and why early warnings failed to translate into effective preparedness or evacuation on the ground. The discussion goes beyond the immediate disaster to examine deeper systemic causes, including deforestation, land use change, governance failures, and gaps between national forecasts and local readiness. It addresses the national government response, challenges in aid distribution, conditions in evacuation shelters, risks of secondary health crises, and growing public frustration and loss of trust in authorities. Emphasizing community led responses, local knowledge, and the need for stronger prevention and mitigation policies, this episode offers a critical reflection on how complex disasters unfold and what must change to reduce the risk of similar tragedies in the future.
Link to Yale Study: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-change-in-the-indonesian-mind/toc/2/#:~:text=Executive%20Summary,norms%2C%20values%2C%20activism).Guests:
Oka Agastya [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Iwan Pramesit Anwar [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Hilman Arioaji [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Giovanni Cynthaia Pradipta [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]Music: āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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In this episode of the IDRiM podcast, we explore the devastating floods and landslides that struck Sumatra, Indonesia in late 2025, affecting millions of people across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Joined by members of U-INSPIRE Indonesia, the discussion traces how prolonged heavy rainfall escalated into widespread flash floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off communities, and overwhelming local infrastructure. The speakers examine how a rare tropical cyclone near the equator intensified rainfall and why early warnings did not translate into timely evacuation or preparedness at the local level.
The conversation goes beyond the immediate disaster to examine deeper contributing factors, including deforestation, land degradation, limited monitoring capacity, and gaps between national forecasts and local readiness. The episode also highlights current conditions on the ground, from isolated villages and damaged evacuation shelters to shortages of clean water, food, and electricity, as well as the risk of secondary health crises. Emphasizing community led responses and citizen support networks, this episode offers a grounded look at how complex disasters unfold and what lessons can be learned to better prepare for rare but catastrophic climate driven events in the future.
Guests:
Oka Agastya [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Iwan Pramesit Anwar [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Hilman Arioaji [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Giovanni Cynthaia Pradipta [U-INSPIRE Indonesia, Indonesia]Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]Music: āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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This podcast episode examines the rare and devastating floods that struck Sumatra between 21 and 30 November, bringing together experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology to explain the event from meteorological and disaster risk perspectives. The discussion explains how a tropical disturbance that first formed on 21 November developed into an unusually rare cyclone near the equator, peaked around 25 November, and produced extreme rainfall across Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra. While the cyclone acted as the immediate trigger, the speakers emphasize that long standing vulnerabilities, including deforestation, land use change, settlement in floodplain areas, and limited disaster preparedness, significantly amplified the impacts. The episode concludes that although this cyclone was exceptional, flood risk in Indonesia is recurrent and likely to intensify with climate change, highlighting the urgent need for stronger spatial planning, effective early warning responses, improved community awareness, and sustained investment in disaster risk reduction.
Guests:
Dr. Muhammad Rais Abdillah [Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia]Prof. Saut Sagala [Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia]Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Dr. Haris Rahadinto [Lund University, Sweden]Music: āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Catastrophic flooding has been noted to occur with greater frequency following deforestation, but limited observations have been available to test this connection over large spatial scales. Here we used the data of mega forest fires impacting a region of 25,000ākm2 in Australia exhibiting rapid loss in forest canopy, where the runoff generation has been carefully observed with minimum anthropogenic influences for more than half a century. This provides a unique opportunity to assess the impact of the forest canopy loss on large-scale fluvial flooding. A state-controlled hypothesis test, with the climate and watershed states controlled to enhance robustness, shows a statistically significant increase in annual maximum flows resulting from the forest loss treatment. The reasoning for this natural experiment is that the forest loss impact on the interception potential of forest canopy, fallen leaves, and root-zone soils in wide region could have a recognizable impact on the fluvial flood.
Link to Paper: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-025-02748-6Guest:
Prof. Ashish Sharma [University of New South Wales, Australia]Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom]Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]Music:
āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Summary of Episode:The episode features Dr. Haris Rahadianto and Dr. Mark Ashley Parry reflecting on the 2025 IDRiM Conference held on the Greek island of Samos. They begin by describing the challenging travel logistics and storms that highlighted Samosās isolation, an appropriate context for a conference centered on island resilience five years after the islandās major earthquake. Both note the continuing visible damage on Samos and how the setting reinforced the meetingās theme of disaster recovery in remote regions. They discuss their research presentations: Dr. Parryās on climate-change perception and nihilism in disasters, and Dr. Rahadiantoās on systemic risk and complex adaptive systems. Each appreciated the opportunity for deeper theoretical and interdisciplinary dialogue. They also praised the conference organization, particularly the creative use of municipal venues that blended history and local culture, though they noted the distance between rooms and long daily schedules as challenges. The pair commend initiatives such as partner activities, poster sessions linked to art exhibits, and the Young Scientists Session (YSS), whose 2025 winnersāall womenāreflected growing gender equity in disaster-risk research. Both highlight the need for shorter, less intense days, better signage and accessibility, and greater community engagement and local-language sessions in future events. The podcast y close by hinting at upcoming changes to the podcast format and express enthusiasm for the societyās evolving outreach and inclusiveness.
Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, United Kingdom] Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Lund University, Sweden]Music: "Sunset" by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Photos: Ā© Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [2025]
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Background:
Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett is a Professor of Risk Management at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and the founding President of the Avoidable Deaths Network. Her research focuses on disaster risk reduction, public health emergencies, and the social dimensions of avoidable deaths. She has worked extensively on improving policy and practice in disaster and health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Prof. Ray-Bennett is internationally recognised for pioneering interdisciplinary approaches to reducing avoidable deaths in crises.
Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita is an Associate Professor at Kansai University in Japan, specialising in disaster education, risk communication, and community resilience. His research explores how education and public engagement can enhance preparedness and reduce disaster-related mortality. Dr. Shiroshita has collaborated on numerous international projects to promote disaster risk literacy and effective early warning systems. He serves as Co-President of the Avoidable Deaths Network, contributing his expertise in Japanese and global disaster management practices.
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is a global initiative dedicated to reducing deaths that could be prevented during disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies. Founded in 2018, the network connects academics, policymakers, and practitioners to share knowledge, research, and best practices. ADN works across disciplines and countries to identify the root causes of avoidable deaths and promote evidence-based interventions. Its mission aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health, safety, and disaster resilience.
Guests:
Prof. Nibedita Ray-Bennett (University of Leicester, United Kingdom)Dr. Hideyuki Shiroshita (Kansai University, Japan)Co-Hosts:
Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, United Kingdom)Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Lund University, Sweden)Music: āSunsetā by Kai Engel, available at ā Free Music Archiveā , licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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