Science advice panels provide authoritative and efficient science advice across all 4Rs. The panels are convened by the Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management. But science advice panels benefit the whole emergency management system.
Aotearoa Earthquake Science Advisory Panel
The Aotearoa Earthquake Science Advisory Panel (AESAP) coordinates:
science advice,
consistent messaging, and
post-event science.
This happens during:
earthquake sequences,
slow slip events, or
other seismic issues.
AESAP has subgroups for different:
science and engineering disciplines,
stakeholder groups, and
research partnerships.
AESAP membership includes National Emergency Management Agency representatives and subgroup leaders.
University of Canterbury \ AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8]
Caroline Orchiston
University of Otago
John Townend
Victoria University of Wellington
Volcanic Science Advisory Panel
The New Zealand Volcanic Science Advisory Panel (NZVSAP) provides science advice when volcanic activity affects New Zealand. Panel members work with volcanic groups and programmes. These include:
Caldera Advisory Group (CAG),
Central Plateau Volcanic Advisory Group (CPVAG),
Determining Volcanic Risk in Auckland (DEVORA), and
Taranaki Seismic and Volcanic Advisory Group (TSVAG).
These groups and programmes coordinate volcanic activity planning in specific areas. but they may not activate in response to volcanic activity.
