Living near natural hazards in the age of climate change–the relationship between expert and local knowledge in risk governance

Stian Antonsen, Torgeir Haavik, Stig Andreas Johannessen, Jacob Taarup-Esbensen, Bjørn Ivar Kruke

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Abstract

The paper addresses the integration between science-based risk monitoring and forecasting of snow avalanche risk, with the experience-based and local knowledge involved in field observations of snow and weather conditions on Svalbard. We present the result of a scoping review of literature and interviews with stakeholders involved in producing input information to the monitoring and forecasting system. We discuss the role of tacit knowledge and its translation into a standardized monitoring system, the importance of a professional community of field observers, the nature and content of local knowledge on Svalbard, the integration of the different forms of knowledge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2022 - Understanding and Managing Risk and Reliability for a Sustainable Future
EditorsMaria Chiara Leva, Edoardo Patelli, Luca Podofillini, Simon Wilson
Number of pages8
PublisherResearch Publishing Services
Publication date2022
Pages2645-2652
ISBN (Print)9789811851834
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2022 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 28 Aug 20221 Sept 2022

Conference

Conference32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2022
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period28/08/2201/09/22
SeriesProceedings of the 32nd European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2022 - Understanding and Managing Risk and Reliability for a Sustainable Future

Keywords

  • local knowledge
  • Risk governance
  • risk monitoring
  • snow avalanche
  • uncertainty

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