Laurens Bouwer

Dr. Laurens Bouwer is a Senior Scientist at the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), specializing in climate risk assessment and adaptation strategies. His research focuses on flood risk modeling, extreme weather impacts, and data-driven approaches to climate resilience, with applications in water and health sectors. He has led international research projects in Germany, the Netherlands, India, Vietnam, Algeria, and the USA.

• IPCC Contributions: Lead author in Third and Fifth Assessment Reports, Special Report on Extremes (SREX), and Special Report on Oceans and Cryosphere (SROCC).
• Key Research Areas: Climate risk assessment, adaptation limits, flood vulnerability modeling, and climate-health interdependencies.

Recent publications highlight his work on machine learning for climate data analysis, reducing flood fatalities through nature-based solutions, and policy frameworks for climate adaptation. He collaborates on transdisciplinary projects like the Digital Earth Project and VIABLE coastal planning model.

Scientific Collaborations include:

• Climate data infrastructure development
• Urban resilience strategies
• Climate service evaluation methodologies