Asian School of the Environment, NTU
About Assistant Professor Hamel
Professor Hamel’s research sits at the intersection of ecology, water systems and cities. She studies how natural infrastructure like wetlands and forests can support more resilient and inclusive urban development, particularly in Southeast Asia. She is also the Principal Investigator at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, where she leads research on climate resilience, sea-level change, and geospatial risk modelling.
What You’ll Learn
Through this series, Professor Hamel shares how nature-based solutions can offer practical, equitable responses to climate challenges. Her work offers a fresh perspective on urban design, planning and adaptation.
Professor Hamel explains how working with nature can help us face the challenges of a changing climate, and more crucially, why these solutions matter more than ever before.
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Planting trees sounds simple, but it needs to be done right. Professor Hamel shares why green projects must be designed carefully, with the right plant species and the right people in mind.
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What makes someone dedicate their life to nature? Professor Hamel reflects on the places that shaped her and the quiet power of the landscapes we often take for granted.
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Can nature protect us from the heat and floods of climate change? Professor Hamel points to a surprising source of relief hiding in plain sight.
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How can we bring nature back into the places we live? Professor Hamel explores how cities around the world are turning to nature-based solutions to cope with heat, flooding and climate stress. She shares what works, what doesn’t, and why reconnecting with nature starts right where we are.
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