Andrew Valls
In June, our research team traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Research and Development (PICARD) symposium, held on June 14 and 15. This event focused on climate change adaptation in the Pacific islands, providing an ideal platform to share advancements and establish strategic collaborations.
On June 15, Dr. Fuentes presented the innovative CASA project (Complex Analysis for Socio-environmental Adaptation) to an international audience, highlighting efforts in damage propagation modeling of critical infrastructures based on data from Puerto Williams (Magallanes Region, Chile). The presentation garnered significant interest for its potential to replicate Complex Systems framework in cities facing similar projections, thereby anticipating climate change consequences.
Throughout the event, discussions were held with various local stakeholders including the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii, the University of Otago in New Zealand, Fish and Aquatic Conservation, and THINKTECH Hawaii. Additionally, Dr. Fuentes, Dr. Cárdenas, and Dr. Urbina visited the LAVA Lab at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, continuing discussions on potential collaborations and sharing insights with local experts.
This journey not only allowed researchers to showcase their progress but also created new opportunities to develop predictive and mitigation tools applicable in Chile and other Pacific regions. Participation in the PICARD symposium in Hawaii solidifies the CASA project as a key initiative in climate change adaptation and resilience, bolstered by an international collaboration network poised to tackle future environmental challenges.
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