View of the #AirportFire from Rancho Santa Margarita Lake. Grateful for the dedicated firefighters who protected this community. Even at night, aerial firefighters were dropping fire retardant and water. Such a dangerous job. Grateful to these brave and dedicated firefighters.

The IDRO: Conceptualizing Framework and Functionalities for Drought Resilience Workshop at Yale University brought together experts to develop a comprehensive framework for drought resilience with a strong emphasis on integrating both social & ecological perspectives.

As climate change amplifies weather extremes, Tufts partners with under-resourced and high-risk communities to create solutions that strengthen resilience. | Tisch College Tufts University School of Engineering brnw.ch/21wNUfz

Kicking off our new project “Integrating Earth Observations Toward Advancing Equitable Resilience to Geohazards in a Changing Climate,” supported by NASA. #climateresilience #equitbaleresilience #geohazrsd #earthobsevration #environmentaljustice now.tufts.edu/2024/10/18/par…

UNU-INWEH Science Talks (Online, Open to Public) A Transdisciplinary Approach Toward Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure Speaker: Prof. Farshid Vahedifard, Time: 10 am EST, 30 October 2024 Event link: unu.edu/inweh/event/sc… #ScienceTalk #webinar

Led by Dr. Laurie Huning (Laurie Huning), our global land subsidence review, published in Reviews of Geophysics, is now available online (a short thread): agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

In this article, we focus on the influence of climate extremes on #landsubsidence. As the frequency and severity of extreme events like #floods, #droughts, and #wildfires increase, understanding their relationship with land subsidence becomes more crucial for our future.

Land subsidence can amplify the effects of extreme weather (e.g., coastal flooding worsened by subsidence-driven sea-level rise), and extreme events can, in turn, accelerate subsidence. For example, droughts deplete groundwater, which can cause further ground sinking, impacting

This figure shows global land subsidence rates and drivers, including one of the highest recorded rates of 300 mm/yr in Iran’s Rafsanjan Plain. The consequences of such high subsidence rates are already visible on the ground today. This underscores the need for sustainable

Thanks Virginia Tech News for covering our new NASA grant in collaboration with #tuft university to harness power #EarthObservation data to improve #resilience in #underserved communities in #Boston. Virginia Tech Science Geosciences at VT UN University Earth Observation & Innovation @VT news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…

وقتی بحث #عدالت_محیط_زیستی برای طراحی و نگه‌داری زیرساخت‌ها در دانشگاه‌های آمریکا تبدیل به اولویت می‌شود، و وقتی قوانین فدرال، عدالت محیط زیستی را در بودجه‌ریزی و برنامه‌ریزی و اجرا اولویت می‌بخشند، بر خلاف ایران، می‌توان امیدوار بود. Farshid Vahedifard #AGU24

**** NEW PAPER ALERT **** Published in nature portfolio natural hazards, this study by researchers from prominent institutions worldwide, led by Earth Observation & Innovation @VT Virginia Tech Science, serves as a wake-up call to #policymakers and #engineers globally, shedding light on the catastrophic #flood

Wildfire Hazards Don’t Stop When the Fire Goes Out now.tufts.edu/2025/01/17/wil…

A new paper (nature.com/articles/s4430…) by our scientists looks at recent dam failures in #Libya, which caused over 11,000 deaths, to highlight the need for combining good management with political stability to mitigate the risk of disasters. Read more: preventionweb.net/publication/ag…

Aging infrastructure, climate change & political instability create a dangerous mix—leading to catastrophic dam failures. In their latest research, our scientists highlight the urgent need for global action on #InfrastructureResilience. Read more: unu.edu/inweh/news/agi…

The land in Iran is subsiding at alarming rates. In my latest article for Forbes, I spoke to experts about the ongoing problem.  Read about the impacts of LS on lives, livelihoods and infrastructure.  forbes.com/sites/sanammah… #LandSubsidence #Iran  #WaterBankruptcy

📚🌍 New insights from #UNUINWEH scientists! From infrastructure risk to food resilience and water governance, our latest research supports smarter, more sustainable policy🔬 #Science driving solutions Mir Matin Kaveh Madani Amir AghaKouchak Farshid Vahedifard Manoochehr Shirzaei Dr. Lina Eklund

🚨 Recent research by #UNUINWEH scientists in npj Natural Hazards highlights how aging #dams, political instability, poor decisions & #climatechange combine into a recipe for disaster. 📖 Read: nature.com/articles/s4430…

New research from #UNUINWEH examines persistent equity challenges in the U.S. extreme weather risk communication — highlighting trust deficits, structural barriers, and the need for culturally grounded, inclusive strategies. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #ClimateJustice

UNU-INWEH scientists examine how accurate forecasts failed to trigger timely flood warnings in Houston. The Texas floods reveal systemic gaps in risk communication—and the urgent need for clearer mandates and coordination. 🔗 unu.edu/inweh/article/…