Considerations for the development of landslide early warning systems in Aotearoa New Zealand

Harrison, S.E.; Potter, S.H.; Glassey, P.J.; Massey, C.I. 2023 Considerations for the development of landslide early warning systems in Aotearoa New Zealand. Lower Hutt, N.Z.: GNS Science. GNS Science report 2023/29. 77 p.; doi: 10.21420/06G9-DG40

Abstract

This guidance document outlines key considerations in the design and development of a Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) in Aotearoa New Zealand. The document incorporates four components of an effective Early Warning System (EWS) and draws on global and national guidance for developing EWSs, such as international standards, Aotearoa New Zealand EWS guidance, LEWS-specific journal publications, and results from previous stakeholder engagement for the Earthquake-Induced Landscape Dynamics Endeavour research programme. The intended audience for this report is the emergency management sector, local government, critical infrastructure agencies, interested communities, consultancies, science agencies and land stewards involved in landslide hazard and risk management.