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The Multi-Hazards Podcast

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Multi-Hazards . . . all about protecting communities.

Climate change, extreme weather, (un)natural disasters, pandemics, systemic racism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, poisonous political trends, etc.

These pose a threat to human societies and the natural world. This is a podcast about disasters suffered or averted, with issues facing experts in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, anti-racism and many other important topics.

It's for anyone interested in protecting your communities, families, your livelihoods or businesses, especially those suffering from this global system that makes many people even more vulnerable.

Tune in as we seek solutions to potential risks and also the domino or cascading effects when they overlap and slam into each other.

With many, many wonderful, knowledgeable guests and host, Vin Nelsen . . .

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Episodes

The New Generation of Emergency Management with Kesley Richardson

April 23, 2022 16:45 - 38 minutes - 16.6 MB

As both a practitioner and researcher in emergency management, Kesley Richardson is a looking to be a game changer.  Bringing youthful energy and the mind of a multidisplinary scholar to the field, he is ensuring that best practices are not just talked about but integrated.  Join us today on this episode of the Multi-Hazards podcast as Kesley Richardson shares his vision, experience and passion for emergency management and protecting communities. Kesley Richardson’s Bio Kesley Richardson...

Innovating Engagement Technology for Community Resilience with Ginny Katz

February 28, 2022 00:05 - 37 minutes - 19.3 MB

To really protect communities, Ginny Katz and her team at HazAdapt Inc. are designing technology that pays attention to communities and truly addresses their needs.  Ginny is part of a new wave of entrepreneurs who believe equity and diversity should be at the forefront of innovation and not an afterthought.  Join us today on this episode of Multi-Hazards as we hear the wisdom and heartfelt passion of Ginny Katz, at the cutting edge of both technology and community resilience. Check out th...

Finding Certainty in the New Year (Remix with Margaret Heffernan)

January 01, 2022 03:24 - 1 hour - 30.3 MB

Another year rolls by and certainty seems just as hard to find. Dr. Margaret Heffernan's recent book Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future has a message: Tomorrow may be uncharted territory, but we can learn to handle uncertainty and move forward with confidence and agility. Join Dr. Heffernan and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen in this remix from early last year, all the more relevant now that we face new and challenging times going into a new year. Study Guide here, click where it ...

Climate Change and Disasters

December 28, 2021 19:16 - 37 minutes - 20 MB

What does climate change have to do with disasters? Experts on The Multi-Hazards Podcast weigh in on how climate change is affecting the planet and human society, and how it plays a role in increasing disasters. Join us for this exciting podcast! Study Guide here (click on PDF, top left): https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/climate-change-and-disasters Topics include: * How does climate change increases the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events? * What does "1 in 20/50/100 ye...

Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Disasters and Human Response)

November 03, 2021 14:43 - 42 minutes - 20.3 MB

Earthquakes and volcanoes are among the various disasters dealt with on The Multi-Hazards Podcast. Here we revisit earlier interviews with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan and Dr. Gio Roberti. What should we all know about earthquakes and volcanoes, and, most of all, what is the human element? How have we mitigated, prepared for, responded to and recovered from these disasters? Join us for this exciting podcast! Study Guide here, click where it says "PDF" on the middle left: https://multi-hazards...

Environmental Racism with Dr. Ingrid Waldron

October 09, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

Can the environment be racist? No, but those with power can use it to further marginalise racialised communities. Industries, landfills and other large and small-scale projects are seldom put into affluent White neighbourhoods by the government and corporations, but more often where Indigenous, Black and Brown people live. Today the Multi-Hazards Podcast features Dr. Ingrid Waldron, professor at McMaster University, author of There’s Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigen...

Empire 2.0 - How Racism & Colonialism Still Rule the World with Dr. Kehinde Andrews

September 05, 2021 00:55 - 1 hour - 32.8 MB

To change the world first requires us to understand the nature of society, to look seriously at the way that it is structured. Racism, white supremacy, is the most important feature of this global system and Black and Brown people suffer the most worldwide. The reality of it all is that capitalism continues its ruthless quest to dominate, accumulate, spread across the world and strip resources. This is also the source of today's environmental crisis. If the West keeps carrying on in this wa...

Are We Adapting to Climate Change Yet? with Dr. Stewart J. Cohen

August 27, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

What's happening with climate change these days? How is our adaptation going? What are the gloomy and bright spots? Join Dr. Stewart J. Cohen, climate change adaptation scientist, as he discusses the latest science and societal discussions about humanity adapting to a rapidly changing climate. Have a listen! Direct download: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/multi-hazards/Are_We_Adapting_to_Climate_Change_Yet_with_Dr._Stewart_J._Cohen.mp3  Best-looking link: https://directory.libsyn.co...

Conspiracy Theories in Turbulent Times with Dr. Ghayda Hassan

August 21, 2021 03:50 - 56 minutes - 29 MB

Why are conspiracy theories so popular these days? Is it social media? Are we just more gullible nowadays? Join Dr. Ghayda Hassan, a clinical psychologist and professor at L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), as she discusses how conspiracy theories are affecting society and how we can overcome their influence. Have a listen! Study Guide here (on left where it says "PDF"): https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/conspiracy-theories-in-turbulent-times-with-dr-ghayda-hassan Topics include:...

Networking & Mentoring for a New Generation with Brandi Hunter

August 17, 2021 23:50 - 59 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss networking and mentoring, specifically in Emergency Management (EM), with concepts that can apply to any field. Here EM specialist Brandi Hunter gives her advice, based upon her experiences in recent years, especially as founder of Aspiring Emergency Managers Online (AEMO). Join us! Topics include: * Brandi's passion for emergency management (EM) * What exactly is professional networking? * How to improve at it? * What are some networking pitfalls and how c...

Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems with Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin

August 11, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

Multi-Hazard early warning systems for potential disasters can mean the difference between life and death for local residents. Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin, an expert who has been involved with implementing these early warning systems in more than 25 countries, is on the Multi-Hazards podcast today to tell us all about it. This is an essential part of reducing disaster risk, adapting to climate change and ultimately keeping communities safe. Have a listen! Study Guide here (on left where it says ...

Multi-Hazards Podcast Season 4 Summary, Season 5 Intro

August 08, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Wow, another season of Multi-Hazards is over, a new one is beginning! Join podcast host Vin Nelsen as he shares the stories and glories of this wonderful season covering March to July 2021. Have a listen! Study Guide here, on left where it says "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/multi-hazards-podcast-season-4-summary-season-5-intro Vin Nelsen’s Bio: Vin is a third generation resident Vancouverite in Canada, with mostly Nordic heritage, living and working on unceded, traditional F...

Unnatural Disasters with Dr. Gonzalo Lizarralde

August 06, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

Can our response to disasters make things worse? How is it that our attempts to reduce risk or “build back better” mostly exacerbate social inequalities? And what can we do about it? Join Dr. Gonzalo Lizarralde as he shares his new book, Unnatural Disasters: Why Most Responses to Risk and Climate Change Fail but Some Succeed. Have a listen! Study Guide only at this link at the left labelled "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/unnatural-disasters-with-dr-gonzalo-lizarralde Topics inc...

The Health Costs of Climate Change with Dylan Clark, The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices

July 31, 2021 17:02 - 32 minutes - 18.2 MB

As the climate changes for the worse, how can we protect our communities? Join Dylan Clark, Senior Research Associate The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices, the network of experts producing independent research to bring clarity to the climate policy choices ahead for Canada, and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss the challenges facing Canada and countries worldwide. Have a listen! Episode Link with Study Guide (left where it says "PDF"): https://multi-hazards.libs...

Keeping Safe from Wildfire Smoke with Dr. Sarah Henderson

July 25, 2021 06:42 - 54 minutes - 29.4 MB

Wildfire smoke is no joke. How can we protect our communities from its harm, even as the climate changes and wildfires increase? Join Dr. Sarah Henderson, renowned scientist in environmental public health, and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how we can adapt to the polluted skies as more wildfires engulf our forests and living spaces. Have a listen! Study Guide here, click on PDF: https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/keeping-safe-from-wildfire-smoke-with-dr-sarah-henders...

Choosing Disasters...Or Not with Dr. Ilan Kelman

July 18, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

How do human actions turn natural hazards into catastrophes for communities? The tragic truth is this: most disasters aren't natural. Instead, we choose them, that is, they're created or worsened by our own choices. How can we take action to save lives and preserve communities? Join Dr. Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how we can choose NOT to have disasters harming us so much. Have a listen! Study Guide here, click ...

The Opioids Crisis with Guy Felicella

July 12, 2021 18:25 - 52 minutes - 28.3 MB

The opioids crisis is ravaging our communities. How can we all respond in a better, savvier way? Join Guy Felicella, addiction educator, harm reduction advocate and public speaker, and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how Canada, the US and the world can work smarter in dealing with opioids and all addiction “pandemics” that we face. Have a listen! Study Guide only at this link at the left labelled "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/the-opioids-crisis-with-guy-fe...

Black Emergency Managers Worldwide - Conversation with Charles D. Sharp

July 05, 2021 06:37 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Emergency management (EM) is changing. Organisations like the Black Emergency Managers Association International (BEMA International) are bringing in a rich diversity and expertise into fields that protect communities. Today we talk to CEO Charles D. Sharp about disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA), working both at the community and global levels, focusing on influencing policy, the urgency of taking action now and so many other topics. Join us for this exciting ep...

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Emergency Management with Chauncia Willis

June 29, 2021 16:18 - 58 minutes - 32 MB

How can emergency management (EM) change? Include different kinds of staff? Better serve diverse communities? Join this Multi-Hazards episode as Chauncia Willis, Co-Founder and CEO of the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) and seasoned EM practitioner herself, shows us the joys and benefits of making Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) part of every aspect of Emergency Management! Don’t miss this episode! Study Guide here, just click left on PDF: https:...

Indigenous Climate Adaptation in Australia & Beyond with Toni Hay

June 24, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 33 MB

Ironically, indigenous peoples are least responsible for climate change but will feel its effects the most, with all the storms, floods, diseases, etc. that it brings. How can they adapt better to this colossal challenge and help us all in our adaptation? How can indigenous people and the rich knowledge of nature they bring become gamechangers? Join this eye-opening episode where Toni Hay, indigenous climate expert from Australia, discusses the role indigenous communities play and the sol...

Faith, Community & Climate - Conversation with Areej Riaz

June 21, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 35.9 MB

How can faith and community influence our climate action? Look no further. Canada and the world are blessed to have people like Areej Riaz, fighting for the planet and humanity. Areej is a climate change consultant based in Ontario, Canada, with a diverse industry background and in-depth knowledge and work experience from around the world. Her Muslim faith and community is one of the key strengths in her approach to life and the environment.  She has contributed much, even at her young age,...

Indigenous Activism & Climate Change Adaptation with Ghazali Ohorella

June 09, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Who is fighting for indigenous rights, especially for climate change adaptation, at the United Nations? Among the many articulate and courageous indigenous rights advocates is Ghazali Ohorella. His aim is to inspire and empower 476 million indigenous people worldwide. And with the runaway climate crisis often treated lightly by the rest of the world, indigenous people are in place to take a leading role in this existential challenge of the 21st century. Join this exciting episode and lear...

A Year of Multi-Hazards - Solo with Host Vin Nelsen

May 31, 2021 07:10 - 52 minutes - 37.7 MB

Yes, it's been one whole year of the Multi-Hazards podcast.  We're 70 episodes in now and running strong!  Here host Vin Nelsen answers questions such as: - Where's Multi-Hazards at now? - What kind of praise & criticism have you received? - How has Multi-Hazards changed you? - How has the podcast assisted you with Networking, with connecting with others who are professionals or lay people in the fields focused on protecting communities? - What's your method? How do you produce your po...

Food Security Solutions - Conversation with Maddie Hague

May 26, 2021 04:41 - 54 minutes - 30.7 MB

Where can we find emergency food for families and individuals who really need it? Food rescue or food recovery is where folks safely retrieve edible food which otherwise goes to waste, and distributing it to those in need. This recovered food, such as fruits, vegetables, and proteins, can solve both problems of hunger and nutrition deficiency, potentially leading to diet-related disease and also food waste. Join us in this motivating and mind-expanding podcast with Maddie Hague, Program M...

Cross-Cultural Leadership - Conversation with Diana Watson

May 21, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

To be a leader is tough, and especially so in another culture.  But cross-cultural success requires the right attitudes and skills.  In this episode, world-renowned cross-cultural guru Diana Watson, a long-term resident of Taiwan but originally from the USA, shares her life and expertise on how to adapt and learn a new culture.  Whether you are a business person, traveller, hobbyist, NGO or government worker, this episode contains vital information for you.  Join us and become a learner and...

Racism & Conservatism in America & Beyond - Conversation with Dr. Robert C. Smith

May 17, 2021 02:39 - 53 minutes - 33.8 MB

Racism in the United States as well as other countries continues, not just through overt public discourse, but also in its overall system - in housing, banking, schooling, policing, etc. These policies especially affect African-Americans, as well as indigenous people and other people of colour. As Dr. Robert C. Smith, professor emeritus of political science at San Francisco State University explained in his 2010 book Conservatism and Racism, and Why in America They Are the Same, policies th...

Disasters Mirror Society - Solo with Host Vin Nelsen

April 28, 2021 19:48 - 57 minutes - 32.3 MB

This episode is a reading and explanation of "Disasters Mirror Society", an article written by Multi-Hazards host Vin Nelsen, inspired by his recent podcast with Vincent B. Davis. Disaster Doc Mark Keim so graciously put the article on his website as a guest blog. Within the article are important lessons, because the next few years and decades will be all about "the vulnerable" in pre/during/post disaster work. Thanks to these wonderful experts, and also Heather McGhee (The Sum of Us: What ...

Tackling Uncertainty - Conversation with Margaret Heffernan

April 24, 2021 23:58 - 1 hour - 26.4 MB

Uncertainty is a crucial issue in the COVID-19 pandemic and with other ongoing issues such as climate change, disasters, systemic injustice, the future of younger generations, etc. Join renowned author and speaker, Dr. Margaret Heffernan and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss uncertainty and the incredible findings from Margaret’s latest book, Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future. Have a listen! Check out the Study Guide here: https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/5/2/8/5281f06c0...

Coastal Resilience - Conversation with Dr. Moushumi Chaudhury

April 20, 2021 00:53 - 53 minutes - 33.6 MB

Coastline communities worldwide make up 40% of the world's population and face enormous climate change impacts. Join Dr. Moushumi Chaudhury, Community Resilience Program Director of Coastal Risk & Resilience for The Nature Conservancy and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how coastal communities can become more resilient with our planet's ever-worsening climate crisis. Have a listen! And check out the Study Guide here: https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/4/c/c/4ccc37c7ea3141da/ST...

Protecting Communities, Promoting Love - Conversation with Vincent B. Davis - Part 2 of 2

April 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Part 2 of 2! Emergency Management should be Vincent B. Davis' middle name.  He has seen it all, from civic to community to corporate, as he has endeavoured to protect communities all over the United States.  Here at the Multi-Hazards podcast, Vincent B. Davis and podcast host Vin Nelsen discuss how disasters mirror everyday life and how underprepared we really are.  With compassion and empathy, Vincent shares the traumas of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lived experiences of Black Americans ...

Protecting Communities, Promoting Love - Conversation with Vincent B. Davis - Part 1 of 2

April 04, 2021 03:40 - 47 minutes - 24.6 MB

Emergency Management should be Vincent B. Davis' middle name.  He has seen it all, from civic to community to corporate, as he has endeavoured to protect communities all over the United States.  Here at the Multi-Hazards podcast, Vincent B. Davis and podcast host Vin Nelsen discuss how disasters mirror everyday life and how underprepared we really are.  With compassion and empathy, Vincent shares the traumas of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lived experiences of Black Americans as racism liv...

Season Four Premiere - Solo with Host Vin Nelsen (Multi-Hazards S04 E01)

April 03, 2021 03:53 - 23 minutes - 17 MB

Multi-Hazards podcast is on Season 4 and it hasn't even been a year yet! Multi-Hazards is in full-swing, looking at the theme of "protecting communities" from a variety of angles! Join host Vin Nelsen as he reviews Season 3's twenty episodes from Sept 2020 to April 2021, and looks forward to an entirely new season.  Vin Nelsen's Bio Vin Nelsen has a passion for protecting communities. While continuing to teach immigrants at Douglas College near Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, ...

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-30, Word-For-Word

April 03, 2021 03:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

This is the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 word-for-word. The Framework was adopted at the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, held from 14 to 18 March 2015 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. In the world of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), which includes Emergency Management here in North America, this is the Biggie, the Holy Grail. Have a listen! Websites quoted: https://reliefweb.int/report/world/sendai-framework-6th-anniversary-time-recogni...

Youth Highlights (Multi-Hazards Greatest Hits 3, S03 E19)

March 28, 2021 16:11 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MB

Here are the "greatest hits" of 4 episodes involving young people. Within these topics, we discuss the protests after the George Floyd police murder, Black Lives Matter, racism and white supremacy, climate migrants, sustainability, the worldwide plastic tragedy, youth climate activism, fracking, and community leadership. Have a listen! The full episodes are here: * S02 E03 Rising Youth, Social Justice & the Refugee Crisis - Interview with Sarah Chang, July 25, 2020 https://multi-hazard...

Climate Change Adaptation Highlights (Multi-Hazards Greatest Hits 2)

March 14, 2021 05:12 - 59 minutes - 30.2 MB

Here are the "greatest hits" of 8 Multi-Hazards episodes with and about Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), discussing city planning, indigenous perspectives, science communication, academia & stakeholders, insurance and advice for youth wanting to get into the field, vulnerable communities and mainstreaming CCA. Have a listen! The full episodes are here: * S01 E10 Adapting to Our Changing Climate - Conversation with Dr Stewart Cohen, June 9 2020 https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/adapting-t...

First Nations Highlights (Multi-Hazards Greatest Hits 1)

February 28, 2021 23:13 - 43 minutes - 20.8 MB

Here are the "greatest hits" of 6 Multi-Hazards episodes with and about First Nations, discussing climate change adaptation, emergency management, indigenous knowledge and science, health and wellness and overcoming pandemic depression. Have a listen! The full episodes are here: S01 E19 Indigenous Perspectives on Adapting to Climate Change - Interview with Kerry-Ann Charles-Norris, Mon June 19 2020 https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/indigenous-perspectives-on-adapting-to-climate-change-in...

Overcoming Pandemic Depression With Scott Simpson (S03 E16)

February 20, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 33.6 MB

The COVID-19 pandemic is a seemingly never-ending disaster that's affecting our mental health. How can we overcome pandemic depression? Join indigenous fitness trainer Scott Simpson and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how we can stay sane during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Other topics include sleep, exercise, good habits, pets as stress relievers, scammer phone calls, staying afloat financially, paying taxes, enjoying the people in your "bubble", conflict resolu...

Science & Our Place in the Universe with Marcelo Gleiser (S03 E15)

February 04, 2021 18:20 - 46 minutes - 24.5 MB

How can humans think of the world? Where is our future? What are the roles of science and religion? How can we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic? Climate change? A transition from fossil fuels to less polluting energy? Find out here on this exciting episode with prolific science communicator Dr. Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA! Connect with Dr. Marcelo Gleiser: https://marcelogleiser.com You'll learn: [02:30] - Marcelo tells us how he, his f...

Unjunked By Design - Fighting Built-in Obsolescence - Conversation with Kevin O'Reilly

January 24, 2021 20:05 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MB

Do products that soon break and cannot be repaired pose a hazard? And aren't we all fed up with paying for new technology every couple years? Having no right to own outright or repair the things we buy? Kevin O'Reilly is our featured Multi-Hazards guest today, Advocate with US PIRG's Right to Repair Campaign. Our conversation covers the right to repair our phones, computers and the other technology we own. Yes, the environment cannot handle more junk! Join us for this inspiring episode! ...

Health is the Foundation of Everything - Conversation with Scott Simpson

January 08, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 38.7 MB

Without health, we can't deal with emergencies, let alone daily life. If you want to protect communities or even your own family, you need to protect your own health first. Join indigenous fitness trainer Scott Simpson and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how we can stay fit physically and mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Other topics include weight loss, goal-setting, new year's resolutions, sobriety, recovery from addictions, overcoming depression and...

COVID-19 Is The Big One - Solo with Host Vin Nelsen

January 03, 2021 07:24 - 55 minutes - 34.9 MB

COVID-19 is "The Big One"; look no further! As more of the pandemic's devastations come to light over the coming months & years, we will see how deep & devastating it really is. And how it will cause one of the most significant shifts in human society that we've experienced in modern history. It's time we put ourselves in the here & now, end this pandemic ASAP & focus on grieving, healing & rebuilding. Links: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/29/who-warns-covid-19-pandemic-...

COVID Survival 101: Winter Edition

December 19, 2020 05:21 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this "COVID Survival 101: Winter Edition", we discuss that (1) You are not invincible; you can get COVID-19. Yes, you. Realising that can help you avoid it. (2) Make plans to stay sane and (3) Aim to make it to the end of the tunnel. That's it. Maybe you can't thrive right now. Then . . . survive. Make it through this winter, through this pandemic. Cheers, Vin Nelsen GRAPHIC is my lousy art rendition of the Alberta, Canada TV commercial character, Creepy Uncle Covid: https://you...

Resilience Concepts from Mexico & Finland - Solo with Vin Nelsen

December 05, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

"Resilience" means both grit & determination, as well as the ability to bounce back after loss, setbacks & disasters. Mexicans have a lot to teach the world with their concept of "Zozobra" as described by Mexican philosophers Emilio Uranga & Jorge Portilla. "Zozobra" in this COVID-19 pandemic, for example, is the suffering, the anxiety, the pain we all feel, the sense that our ship is about to capsize, the alienation & limbo. Facing this anxiety together, as the residents of Sante Fe, New ...

Some Updates on First Nations in Quebec's Emergency Management - Conversation with Paul-Emile Auger

November 07, 2020 05:03 - 54 minutes - 24.6 MB

Quebec is the most populated province in Canada. There, First Nations people are on the move, making their communities safer by ever-improving Emergency Management strategies. Paul-Emile Auger is working with First Nations communities there. Listen to some information and updates about what is happening there in this episode: "Some Updates on First Nations in Quebec's Emergency Management - Conversation with Paul-Emile Auger" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E09). Paul-Emile Auger Bio Paul-Em...

An Engineer Faces a Changing Climate - Conversation with Joel Nodelman

October 31, 2020 03:14 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

How can Canada & other nations ramp up our climate adaptation? How have we reached this point in adaptation and where are we headed? Hear it from an engineer and educator's perspective here in this timely, in-depth episode: "An Engineer Faces a Changing Climate - Conversation with Joel Nodelman" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E08). Joel Nodelman Bio Joel Nodelman is an engineering and risk management specialist with over forty years of professional practice. Over his career, Joel’s primary ...

Indigenising Science for Education - Conversation With Dawn Pratt

October 30, 2020 16:27 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

How can indigenous and scientific knowledge merge to educate the younger generations? Dawn Pratt is an indigenous expert trained as a scientist, with a passion for training youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics). Listen to "Indigenising Science for Education - Conversation With Dawn Pratt" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E07). Dawn Pratt Bio Dawn is an Indigenous Scientist creating ethical Indigenised STEM activities with epistemological and pedagogical hands-on-learn...

Fighting for the Soul of Firefighting - Conversation With Burton Clark

October 29, 2020 23:07 - 1 hour - 35.1 MB

How can communities be protected from fires, without firefighters getting diseases, or being injured or killed? How can our attitudes about fire and firefighter workplace culture change, so that more lives are saved, those of community members and firefighters? Listen to this timely, exciting episode with a fire culture expert who has put a lot of thought and time into these questions, a master storyteller: "Fighting for the Soul of Firefighting - Conversation With Burton Clark" (Multi-Haza...

Community Leadership & Protecting Our Home - Conversation With Dominic Frongillo

October 28, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

How can you protect your community when facing the giants such as climate change and powerful corporate & political interests? Dominic Frongillo & his partners have successfully organised communities across New York State & the United States. He is an example of what we all can do! Listen to this timely, exciting episode: "Community Leadership & Protecting Our Home - Conversation With Dominic Frongillo" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E05). Study Guide included, click on the top left of the webs...

The State of Adaptation Science in Australia & Beyond - Conversation with Dr. Johanna Nalau

October 16, 2020 04:53 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Adaptation to climate change is becoming something we all have to pay attention to. But what steps are there for countries and communities to take? Let's learn the scene "down under" from one of the nation's top adaptation experts. Listen to "The State of Adaptation Science in Australia & Beyond - Conversation with Dr. Johanna Nalau" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E04). Study Guide here: https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/the-state-of-adaptation-science-in-australia-beyond-conversation-with-dr-jo...

Vaccine Hesitancy in a Global Pandemic - Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Reich

October 10, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

What if too many people hesitate to take the COVID-19 vaccine(s) when ready? Besides masks and social distancing, stopping this coronavirus pandemic will also involve vaccines. And this means we all need to be willing participants in vaccine rollouts. Listen to this timely, exciting episode: "Vaccine Hesitancy in a Global Pandemic: Conversation with Dr Jennifer Reich" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E03). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/va...

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