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Adaptation Planning
We work with communities to understand and manage systemic risk.
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Risk Science
We integrate our applied and theoretical research to advance the foundations of risk science.
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Risks in Complex Systems
We are leading research in how risk is assessed in complex systems.
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Systems Analysis
We are improving how socio-techno-ecological systems are understood to manage complex trade-offs and synergies.
We are an interdisciplinary team of risk researchers dedicated to building a comprehensive foundation for understanding how to mitigate and manage risks effectively. Our core areas of focus include:
- Analysing how impacts cascade through various domains of societal well-being, such as health, economy, and environment.
- Developing effective strategies for risk communication and community engagement, ensuring that stakeholders are well-informed and empowered to make informed decisions.
- Embracing adaptive planning approaches to navigate uncertainties and respond proactively to emerging challenges.
- Identifying and implementing risk management strategies that avoid maladaptation and unintended consequences, while uncovering win-win solutions through strategic interventions.
- Enhancing the built environment to maximise environmental sustainability and community well-being, creating resilient and thriving communities.
We collaborate closely with communities across New Zealand, co-producing tailored approaches that support their unique needs and empower them to thrive in the face of future challenges. Through our interdisciplinary expertise and community-driven approach, we strive to create a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future for all.
Risk science offers an integrated approach to resilience
Hard-adaptive measures can increase vulnerability to storm surge and tsunami hazards over time.
Demographics and risk of isolation due to sea level rise in the United States
Risk of isolation increases the expected burden from sea-level rise

Alyssa Ryan
Email: alyssa.ryan@canterbury.ac.nz

Darcy Glenn
Email: darcy.glenn@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Dr. Ivan Villaverde Canosa
Email: ivan.villaverdecanosa@canterbury.ac.nz

Dr. Tom Logan
Email: tom.logan@canterbury.ac.nz

Jack Rose
Email: jack.rose@canterbury.ac.nz

Kendrick Hardaway
Email: kendrick.hardaway@canterbury.ac.nz

Logan Brunner
Email: logan.brunner@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Marcelle Scadden
Email: marcelle.scadden@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Mitchell Anderson
Email: mitchell.anderson@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Nohah Forde
Email: nohah.forde@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Patrick Curran
Email: patrick.curran@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Portia Sharp
Email: portia.sharp@pg.canterbury.ac.nz