Dr Darja Kragt explains the science behind leadership and how to improve the culture within emergency services organisations.

A/Prof Roslyn Prinsley explores innovative technology to prevent disasters - hail cannons, cloud seeding, cyclone deflection and early detection of bushfire ignition.

The emergency management workforce is rapidly changing. What does the future look like, and how do we attract volunteers in this new world? We ask expert Dr Blythe McLennan.

When a Qantas plane suffered a severe engine failure four minutes after leaving Singapore, there were fears of a significant airline disaster. Captain Richard de Crespigny joins the show to share his

When the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami impacted Phuket, Sue Ultmann was running three restaurants and shares her experience about the disaster and the recovery.

On a visit to Ishinomaki Japan. Andrew and Josh speak with the director of a museum on the ruins of a school impacted by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Aaron and Shawn from FEMA share their insights about preparing American communities for future disasters.

After losing his house in a bushfire, Greg Webb is rebuilding a resilient and sustainable FORTIS-aligned house in Lake Conjola.

As Pakistan faces the impact of compounding flood disasters, Andrew and Josh speak with a leading researcher about the challenges of flood mitigation and recovery in the country

Dr Robert Glasser explains how a holistic approach is required to effectively reduce disaster risk, and the impact of climate change on national security.