Strengthening Socio-Economic Resilience to Natural Hazards and Compound Events in Western Australia

Abstract

The socio-economic risk associated with natural hazards is becoming increasingly relevant, as climate change is affecting the frequency and intensity of climate induced hazards such as cyclones and bushfires across Australia. Especially in Western Australia, where it suffers from different types of natural hazards and disasters, and posing different risks such as mortality and infrastructural damages. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are currently being used to identify hazards and disasters in Australia, throughout Python, ArcGIS Pro, and statistical analysis. We were able to identify natural hazards affecting WA in a 30 years duration. Currently, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation strategies are being developed and implemented to reduce their risk and enhance resilience and recovery. Regardless, there are various gaps found in the current policies that needs more integration between stakeholders to enhance WA resilience and disaster recovery from climate risk.