Shaun Paul Williams

Shaun Williams is a Natural Hazards Scientist and manages the Environmental Hazards group at Earth Sciences NZ. He has expertise in multi hazard risk assessment, disaster risk reduction, early warning and decision-support systems as well as Pacific development strategy, where he plays a key role in shaping Pacific engagement through strategic planning and coordination. He has led or contributed to information tools development and capacity-building initiatives in Aotearoa NZ and Pacific Islands region; all of which focus on strengthening local technical capacity as well as fostering adaptation and resilience solutions. Shaun also serves as Leader of the WMO Region 5 (SE Asia and SW Pacific) Working Group for Services’ Expert Team on Multi Hazard Early Warning Systems.