Experts, from around the world, on meteorology, climate patterns, risk assessment, social vulnerability and disaster management got together during a two day workshop on 'Climate Change and Variability: Shifting Risks' at the East-West Center on Oahu.
"It was a start to an effort to develop protocols and policy recommendations for areas likely to feel the effects of more severe storms and climate change." said Pacific Disaster Center Chief Scientist Stan Goosby. "We wanted to see where we had gaps in our knowledge, in technology and in the ability to act," he said.
"We want to save lives and help communities improve their preparedness, response and recovery from damaging events, and enhance their abilities to better adapt to and plan for future events for all hazards." added Ray Shirkhodai, Executive Director of the Pacific Disaster Center, also participating in the workshop.