I am with Anshu.
Komal Aryal
Research Student
Disaster Management and Sustainable Development Program
University of Northumbria at Newcastle.
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From: seeds [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 5:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Public understanding of probability
Dear Mark,
You may also consider including the aspect of community perceptions of
uncertain risk communications across diverse groups. This has been a major
concern when dealing with the subject of disaster communications in
transitional economies such as those in South Asia. With specific reference
to cyclones and floods, though the region has state-of-the-art forecasting
technology, loss of life remains high due to poor community perception of
alerts and warnings. A prime reason for this is the `template approach' of
communicating such risks, which doesn't conform to diverse perceptional
frames.
best wishes,
Anshu Sharma
SEEDS, India.
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From: pelling <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: Public understanding of probability
Dear all,
The topic of this discussion fits closely with a seminar series that we are
puting together at the University of Liverpool, on the communication of
risk and uncertainty. We are at the scoping stage - the seminar series will
run for three meetings a year over two years and will draw together
practicioners, policy makers and researchers from social and physical
sciences. I have attached a document which is being circulated to research
users, but if you feel that you would like to participate and wish to flag
up any particular theme or subject area for inclusion then all ideas are
most welcome. When the seminar series begins there will be funds to cover
international and natioanl travel expences so comments from outside the UK
are welcome. Responses by 5 January please.
Best wishes to all,
Mark Pelling
--On 16 December 2002 12:05 +1100 John Handmer <[log in to unmask]>
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> USING PROBABILITIES IN WEATHER WARNINGS
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> We are undertaking research into weather warnings and forecasts, and are
> interested in any research on the use of probabilities for communicating
> uncertainty to non-specialists.
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> We have had limited success in finding relevant material, and would be
> very grateful if list members could point us in the right direction.
>
> Many thanks,
> John Handmer and Beth Proudley
> Centre for Risk and Community Safety
> RMIT University
> Melbourne
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>>>> [log in to unmask] 12/05/02 10:43pm >>>
> New research from the development arena offers insights into the ways that
> research does, or does not, influence policy and practice in operational
> agencies. Those who are fighting to get disaster preparedness and
> mitigation higher on the policymakers' and practitioners' agendas may find
> it useful. Unsurprisingly, you will find that effective communication
> plays an important role.
>
> You can obtain the research report from the excellent id21 website:
> SUMMARY http://www.id21.org/id21-info/impact/summary.pdf
> FULL REPORT http://www.id21.org/id21-info/impact/report.pdf
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Lecturer in Geography
Department of Geography
University of Liverpool
Liverpool L69 7ZT
UK
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