"Understanding & Acting" conference

Abstract: A blackout is the interruption of power supply to a region. It is a phenomenon unknown to the general public, but feared by specialists. The consequences of such an interruption are variable, depending on the area affected, the duration of the interruption and the resilience of the affected area. From the disruption and shock of the early days, the lack of electricity can quickly turn into a very dangerous risk at virtually every level. To speak of this risk is to recognize the vital dependence of our societies on an uninterrupted power supply. It also indicates the growing vulnerability of our operations and infrastructure as we move to the digital age. Faced with the risk of blackout, are our societies resilient, even sustainable?