Successful climate change mitigation and adaptation depend on the public's trust in experts.
Gaining a deeper understanding of how trust in certain actors influences individuals' …

Hydrometeorological events are highly costly and have strong impacts on the human‐
environment system. Effective response requires effective risk management concepts and …

Humans are at the center of global climate change: The United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) are igniting sustainability with proactive, global, social goals …

The research on" resilience" in the field of urban disaster prevention has gradually changed
from macro resilience strategies to construction of concrete resilience models. The …

Taiwan's geographical location and environmental conditions present multiple hazards
which, coupled with high population density and intensive land development, can easily …

Action toward strengthened disaster risk reduction (DRR) ideally builds from evidence-
based policymaking to inform decisions and priorities. This is a guiding principle for the …

Hydrogeological hazards are increasingly causing damage worldwide due to climatic and
socio-economic changes. Building resilient communities is crucial to reduce potential …

Why do some people adapt to the risks of climate change, while others do not? This Element
provides an in-depth overview of the psychology of climate change adaptation. It begins with …

This study investigates the mechanisms of informal social support on individuals' disaster
preparedness. Specifically, we examine the mediating roles of perceived collective efficacy …

There are many reasons that people, when warned of an impending extreme event, do not
take proactive, self‐defensive action. We focus on one possible reason, which is that …