International Winter School on Natural Hazard Attribution
Using Past and Present Data to Decode Climate Risks
Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), India
Date: January 20-22, 2027 (Wednesday-Friday)
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Decoding the Past, Protecting the Future
Decoding the Past, Protecting the Future
Natural hazards like floods, droughts, landslides, and glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are escalating under a changing climate. This international Winter School brings together experts in paleohydrology, hydroclimatology, geomorphology, and climate science. Together, we will bridge the gap between geological records, historical archives, and advanced climate models to master natural hazard attribution.
📍 Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), India
📅 Dates: January 20–22, 2027 (Field Trip: Jan 23–26)
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026. Seats are strictly limited to 30 participants.
The Core Pillars
A. Data
A. Data
Instrumental hydroclimatic observations
Remote sensing products
Paleoclimate & sedimentary archives
Historical documents
Reanalysis datasets & climate model simulations
B. Methods
B. Methods
Paleohydrological reconstruction
Event attribution techniques
Statistical analysis of extremes
Climate model evaluation
Hands-on training with open-source tools
C. Applications
C. Applications
River & flash floods
Glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
Landslides & ground subsidence
Droughts & hydroclimatic extremes
Climate change impacts on risk reduction
Tentative plan
Day 1:Hydroclimate System and Paleodata
Day 1:Hydroclimate System and Paleodata
Hydroclimate systems through time & Paleclimate archives for hazard reconstruction.
Practical exercises using paleoclimate and observational datasets; interactive discussions.
Day 2: Event Attribution and Modern Climate Change
Day 2: Event Attribution and Modern Climate Change
Principles of event attribution & Climate variability vs. anthropogenic forcing.
Hands-on attribution exercise working with observational datasets and climate simulations.
Day 3: Natural Hazard Attribution for Risk Assessment
Day 3: Natural Hazard Attribution for Risk Assessment
Hazard attribution for disaster risk reduction & Translating attribution into adaptation planning.
Participant presentations, open research forum, and expert panel discussion.
Course Directors
Prof. Ankit Agarwal
Prof. Ankit Agarwal
Department of Hydrology,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
Dr. Willem H.J. Toonen
Dr. Willem H.J. Toonen
Department of Earth Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dr. Paolo Scussolini
Dr. Paolo Scussolini
Institute for Environmental Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
(Note: Additional international and national experts will be announced soon.)
Important Information & Guidelines
Application Terms & Conditions
Application Terms & Conditions
Selection: Participants (~20 from South Asia, ~10 International) will be shortlisted based on research relevance.
Requirements: Selected candidates must present their research via a poster presentation during the workshop.
Attendance: A 90% attendance rate across the event is mandatory to receive the completion certificate.
Logistics: Accommodation will be prioritized on-campus (or arranged nearby if rooms are unavailable). Organizers do not provide travel allowances.
Fees: The registration fee of Rs. 500 INR includes the event kit, daily high-tea, and one workshop dinner.
Please note: We strictly adhere to a no-refund policy.
SPONSORS
ORGANISERS
Student Coordinator
Deepak P, PhD scholar
Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee
deepak_p@hy.iitr.ac.in
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