False and misleading information in emergencies
- Date
- 1st December 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Venue
- Online
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About this event
False and misleading information can create significant challenges during major emergencies, potentially affecting emergency response and public safety.
Earlier this year, GO-Science commissioned an interdisciplinary rapid review of the academic evidence on the nature, spread, and impacts of misinformation, disinformation, rumours, and hoaxes in natural disasters and major accidents.
Drawing on more than 200 studies of disasters worldwide, this talk will highlight what the academic research tells us, where the evidence remains uncertain, and the potential implications for organisations responsible for societal resilience and emergency response.