Jaroslav Mysiak

Dr. Jaroslav Mysiak is a Principal Scientist at the CMCC Foundation and Founding Director of its Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies Division (2014-2024). He serves as an external teacher at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, with academic credentials including a PhD from the University of Göttingen and MSc from Technical University Zvolen.

• Key affiliations: European Climate Risk Management networks
• Leadership roles: UNDP projects, EU Disaster Loss Data System
• Research focus: Climate risk governance, Nature-based Solutions, sustainable finance

His research spans climate risk assessment, behavioral responses to hazards, disaster risk reduction strategies, and sustainable finance frameworks. Recent publications emphasize multi-hazard governance, equitable climate services, and cost-effective flood adaptation measures across Europe and developing nations.

Notable projects: Coordinated CLARA, ENHANCE, and EPI-WATER EU initiatives. Current engagements include Horizon Europe missions, EEA scientific committees, and UNDRR advisory groups.