Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes

Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 1st Edition, presents an operational framework for assessing environmental hazards and implementing risk mitigation measures. Designed to support evidence-based decision-making, the book equips policy advisors, risk managers, planners, and decision makers with practical tools to evaluate severe environmental threats across diverse governance settings.

The content emphasizes proactive risk management structured across local, national, and global levels. Core thematic sections examine planning and decision-making processes under deep uncertainty. The text further outlines strategic protocols for handling low-probability, high-impact events while providing actionable management frameworks for slow-onset environmental challenges, including extended droughts.

In addition, the work highlights communication, stakeholder engagement, and inclusiveness as key elements for building community resilience. Serving both professional practice and higher education, this volume provides essential reading for students, educators, and researchers specializing in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.