World Science Day for Peace and Development 2022: Studying how to help vulnerable populations contend with shocks

World Science Day for Peace and Development (November 10) focuses attention on the important role of science in society—particularly in understanding how societies are contending with the challenges and threats of a world in which the frequency and severity of shocks and conflicts continues to grow.

Having worked in over a dozen developing countries, where shocks and conflicts of various kinds are common, I’ve come to appreciate the many ways in which research can contribute to building stronger and more resilient households, communities, and societies as they face disruptions from climate change and other risks.

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