1. The Role of Networks in Disaster Risk
Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Past, Present and Future - Sharing Experiences
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 May 2014
University of Salzburg
Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS
The risk from natural hazards is projected to further increase in many regions
due to a growing exposure of human activities often combined with increased
vulnerability and the projected increase in frequency and intensity of hazards due
to effects of global warming. For the development and implementation of (more)
effective risk reduction policies, a close collaboration and knowledge exchange
between decision makers, the scientific community, the private sector and civil
society is needed.
In practice, however, knowledge on disaster risk reduction and climate change
adaptation is often fragmented within, and among the different stakeholders,
and thus not adequately incorporated in decisions on disaster risk reduction and
the implementation of risk mitigation and adaptation measures. This has been
identified as an important reason, why the significant increase in available knowl-
edge on natural disasters and their causes and drivers is not as effective as expect-
ed in minimising disaster losses.
Networks will likely take on an increasingly significant role for DRR and CCA
because of their capacity to bring stakeholders together to share experiences,
increase the knowledge base and thus facilitate improved decision-making by
stakeholders in policy and practice.
This workshop aims to bring together representatives of various networks from
the DRR and CCA community – as well as any complementary fields - in order to
identify synergies, develop common understanding of the challenges being
addressed by the networks and the approaches being used, and find new ways
of working together.
Context&Objectives
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

2. •
>> The role of networks in DRR and CCA
• Creating the link between CCA and DRR: Discovering synergies,
commonalities and individualities
• Current “success strategies” of networks: What are key factors
for the durability and sustainability of networks?
• Reflecting on the role of networks:
Function, added value, approaches, and tools to DRR and CCA
Networks and their role in the creation of knowledge, its shar-
ing, transfer and exchange
• The impact of networks on decision-making by stakeholders in
policy and practise: Can networks bridge scales and help find trade-
offs between issues?
>> Looking forward: Is an increased collaboration between net-
works desired and/or reasonable?
KeyQuestions
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

3. Workshop Day 1: Tuesday, 27th May 2014
9:00 Registration
9:15 Welcome - Context - Objectives
Stefan Kienberger, Scira Menoni
9:45 Introducing Participants and Networks
11:15 Tea/Coffee Break
11:45 Added Value, Achievements, Function & Impact of
Networks
12:45 Lunch
13:30 Challlenges Faced by Networks
15:00 Keynote 1: What Unites DRR and CCA?
Joern Birkmann, UNU-EHS
15:30 Coffee/Tea Break
16:00 Discussion Groups
17:00 Conclusion
We invite you to join us for a common dinner at the K+K Restaurant
am Waagplatz at 19:30.
Programme
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

4. Workshop Day 2: Wednesday, 28th May 2014
9:00 Keynote 2: The Making of Meteoalarm
Michael Staudinger, ZAMG
9:30 Keynote 3: Collective Intelligence: Advancing and
Challenging the Crisis Response Paradigm
Ouejdane Mejri, Politecnico di Milano
10:00 Presentation of Results of Discussion Groups
11:00 Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 Final Discussion and Summary: Recommendations of
the Workshop
12:45 Conclusion
13:00 Lunch
Programme
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

5. In agreement with the workshop organisers, the moderator will rely on the
Metaplan© Method to conduct the interactive workshop. The method consists
of techniques, which facilitate discussions in a participatory and goal-oriented
manner, and serves to structure work processes in groups, projects and networks.
The role of the facilitator is to catalyze discussions and to structure collective
thinking. The aim is to gain insights and discover potential for action.
The workshop strategy has been planned to follow a certain dramaturgy or com-
mon thread: introduction, identifying topics or issues at hand, working through
subject matters, integration of findings and consenting on the way forward. Lead
questions and interaction techniques have been identified together with the
organisers in order to purposefully advance exchange and give the workshop
direction.
Metaplan elements that will be employed at the workshop:
• Exploring the factors that cur-
rently hamper the uptake of
knowledge developed by the
various stakeholders and its in-
tegration into decision-making
and implementation
• Working questions will be elab-
orated together with partici-
pants
• Moderated deliberations
• Continuous visualisation in the
Metaplan Format; that is contributions will be written on cards by the partici-
pants, then pinned by the facilitator (and clustered where appropriate with the
help of the group) on boards. A variety of card formats and colors will be used.
• Inputs to steer discussions
• Alteration between plenary work and small group work
• Small groups work along a common scheme and visualize their discussion by
means of cards and a board
• Conclusion with recommendations, steps ahead and follow-up activities
• Photographic protocol of all boards to document flow and results of discus-
sions.
WorkshopMethodology
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

6. Day 1: Tuesday, 27 May 2014 | 9:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Wednesday, 28 May 2014 | 9:00 – 14:00
Where: University of Salzburg, Bibliotheksaula, Hofstallgasse 2-4
Entrance via the University Library opposite the Festival Hall
WorkshopVenue
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

7. K+K Restaurant
When: 19:30, Tuesday 27 May
Where: Am Waagplatz 2, next to Mozart Square
DinnerVenue
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

8. The overall aim of the FP7-funded KNOW-4-DRR project is to contribute to an
improved use of knowledge and co-operation among the different actors in the
field of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption by:
• exploring the factors that currently hamper the uptake of knowledge devel-
oped by the various stakeholders and its integration into decision-making and
implementation;
• developing a Knowledge Management Framework (KMF) that provides a co-
herent structure and set of tools to facilitate the exchange and use of knowl-
edge among the relevant stakeholders in policy and practice, as well as its
maintenance over time;
• contributing to a direct exchange among the various actors in the field of dis-
aster risk reduction through a series of interactive events;
• providing information about current policy development in the field of disaster
risk reduction on the European level and internationally;
• providing specific recommendation for policy makers on how to improve the
integration of knowledge in the field of disaster risk reduction.
KNOW-4-DRR website: www.know4drr.polimi.it
As a partner of the KNOW-4-DRR project, the Interfaculty Department of Geo-
informatics – Z_GIS (www.zgis.at) is an interdisciplinary department established
at Paris-Lodron University Salzburg. It is dedicated to fundamental and applied re-
search, integrated spatial analysis, outreach activities and networking, profession-
al education and training. Z_GIS is strongly involved in EU-funded RTD activities,
development cooperation and educational projects and is actively supporting and
promoting the GMES initiative. In co-operation with partners in many national
and international research and consulting projects, Z_GIS has gained considerable
experience in the provision of spatial information products for disaster and crisis
management as well as climate change adaptation.
KNOW-4-DRR
Stefan Kienberger | Senior Scientist
University of Salzburg | Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS
Schillerstr. 30 | 5020 Salzburg
Tel 0662 8044 7567 | Fax 0662 8044 7560
E-Mail stefan.kienberger@sbg.ac.at
Web www.uni-salzburg.at/zgis/kienberger
Contact
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

9. Networks:
alpS / Climate Change Centre Austria (CCCA)
ANDROID - Disaster Resilience Network
Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network
Centre for Integrated Emergency Management (CIEM)
CrisisMappers, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HOT)
European Climate Adaptation Platform
(ClimateADAPT) / C3-Alps
European Commission, Copernicus Services
German Committee for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
Mission Risques Naturels
PreventionWeb (UNISDR)
RE-ACTA
Ushahidi
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership
(REEEP)
Resilience Engineering
weADAPT (SEI)
Experts:
Joern Birkmann
Michael Staudinger
Ouejdane Mejri
Networks and Invited Persons
The Role of Networks in DRR and CCA
Past, present and future - sharing experiences
27-28 May 2014, University of Salzburg
Michiko Hama
Chaminda Pathirage, Franco Guzzetti
Mihir Joshi
Ole-Christoffer Granmo
Jen Ziemke
Sabine McCallum
Peter Zeil
Axel Rottländer
Roland Nussbaum
Sarah Wade-Apicella
Christoph Sebald
Shadrock Roberts
Quinn Ferguson
Tor Olav Grøtan
Richard Taylor, Sukaina Bharwani
k
United Nations University - EHS
Meteorological Service & ISDR Austria
Politecnico di Milano
Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS