| Description |
The Climate Hazard Center uses the UCSB Geography department's strengths in statistical climatology, hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, and geostatistics to reduce the threat of flooding and famine in the developing world. The CHG works closely with governmental institutions (especially the United States Geological Survey (USGS) International Program) to improve the scientific research, capacity building, and application components of the USAID-funded FEWS NET. In addition to a research team at UCSB, the CHC employs scientists stationed in Africa, Central America and Washingon, D.C., enabling us to quickly communicate new scientific developments and news of potential climate-related hazards. |
United States