We're moving to the next phase of an action research project to help communities stay reliably connected to the internet during extreme weather events, and in the face of climate change.
We’ll be learning from past experiences, like those from Cyclone Gabrielle, as well as looking at our current infrastructure and any vulnerabilities.
We want you to join us!
We need input and participation from people with direct experience of things like climate change impacts and disruptions to Internet infrastructure. This includes community members, researchers and first-line responders, as well as those from community organisations, local and national government agencies and infrastructure companies.
We are looking for as much input as possible, including a small group of people for a coalition to collaborate with the research team here in Aotearoa, and an advisory group from across the globe, all towards improving Internet Infrastructure and Climate Resilience for Aotearoa.
The lead researcher for the project is Dr Ellen Strickland, with the project team based at the Brainbox Institute and working closely with Pāua Interface. The work is also supported by an expert advisory group. The project is made possible with support from the Internet Society Foundation as well as support from the NZ Telecommunications Forum.
You can get in touch and find out more on the project website, or join us for an online information-sharing session on 26th March 2025.
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