Vulnerability and Adaption

Join us for the next event in: Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University Excellence Series. This series has been designed to showcase leadership in various disciplines including the opportunity to promote the University’s distinctive and impactful applied research. This series celebrates research excellence and promotes a public forum to a broader community, highlighting Lincoln University’s specialist land-based contribution to driving New Zealand’s prosperity and intergenerational wellbeing.

Climate change impacts in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and globally have continued to intensify. Recent examples include flooding, bushfires, and coastal erosion. As these impacts continue to have dramatic effects on communities, questions of who and what is vulnerable? And how can we adapt to build resilience? become even more urgent.

Examples of the complex interplay between social-ecological vulnerability is explored in contexts ranging from the Mekong Delta to Australia to the Pacific over several decades of research. Also discussed are the responses to reducing risk, and implications for long-term resilience of communities and the systems that support them.

Join us as we hear from Professor Tim Smith about his research insights into past, present and likely future vulnerabilities, and strategies for effective adaptation.

Wednesday 5th June 2024

4.00pm - 5.30pm

Patiki Room, Waimarie Building, Lincoln University

We hope to see you there!

Timings

4.00 pm - Networking and drinks

4.15 pm - Welcome & introduction from LU Vice-Chancellor

4.20 pm - Presentation from Speaker

4.50 pm - Summary

5.00 pm - Networking and questions over drinks and nibbles

5.30pm - Event Ends