Frontiers of Earth Science

 ISSN 2095-0195

CN 11-5982/P 

Online Submission: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/fesci

Content Online: https://www.springer.com/journal/11707

Call for Papers, Special Issue on

Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment, Integrated Mitigation Techniques, and Urban Resilience

The increasing frequency and intensity of natural and human-induced hazards present significant challenges to urban areas worldwide. Multi-hazard risk assessment and integrated mitigation strategies are crucial for enhancing urban resilience. Understanding the interactions between various hazards, their cumulative impacts, and the vulnerabilities of urban systems is essential for developing effective risk reduction strategies. Recent advancements in data availability, computational power, and digital technologies provide new opportunities to improve risk assessment and mitigation practices. However, addressing the complexities of multi-hazard environments remains a significant challenge.

This special issue aims to gather high-quality research papers that contribute to the advancement of multi-hazard risk assessment, integrated mitigation techniques, and urban resilience by exploring innovative approaches and best practices. It will highlight recent advancements, novel methodologies, and practical applications that address the complexities of managing multiple hazards in urban environments. By fostering an exchange of knowledge among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this special issue seeks to advance the understanding and implementation of comprehensive risk management strategies and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. 

The topics of this special issue will cover, but are not limited to:

· New and emerging methods and techniques for multi-hazard risk assessment at various spatial and temporal scales.

· Approaches to integrated mitigation strategies for managing multiple hazards and their cascading effects.

· Urban resilience frameworks and models for enhancing the capacity of cities to withstand and recover from multi-hazard events.

· Case studies on the application of integrated risk management practices in urban settings.

· Advances in data integration, modeling, and simulation for multi-hazard risk assessment.

· The role of digital technologies, including AI and IoT, in improving multi-hazard detection, forecasting, and early warning systems.

· Socioeconomic and policy dimensions of multi-hazard risk reduction and urban resilience.

· Community engagement and participatory approaches in developing and implementing integrated multi-hazard mitigation strategies.

· Evaluation of the effectiveness of current urban resilience measures and identification of gaps and areas for improvement.

· Comparative studies on multi-hazard risk management practices across different regions and cities.

Guest Editors: 

Prof. Jun Wang (jwang@geo.ecnu.edu.cn)

School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University

Prof. Jie Yin (jyin@geo.ecnu.edu.cn)

School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University

Prof. Fubao Sun (sunfb@igsnrr.ac.cn)

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Shaohong Wu (wush@igsnrr.ac.cn)

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Jiquan Zhang (zhangjq022@nenu.edu.cn)

School of Environment, Northeast Normal University

Prof. Weihua Fang (weihua.fang@bnu.edu.cn)

Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University

Important Dates 

Original Submission Due: December 31, 2024

Expected Publication: September 2025

Submission Guidelines

To submit to the special issue, please visit https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/fesci and select the “Type” as “Special Issue: Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment, Integrated Mitigation Techniques, and Urban Resilience” while submitting your manuscript.

Please visit https://www.springer.com/journal/11707/submission-guidelines for submission guidelines.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding submission, please feel free to contact the Editorial Office of Frontiers of Earth Science via: fesci@re.ecnu.edu.cn.