scholarly journals Assessing Importance of Disaster Preparedness Factors for Sustainable Disaster Risk Management: The Case of the Slovak Republic

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9121
Author(s):  
Michal Titko ◽  
Jozef Ristvej
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
General Public ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
The Public

Regarding the prognoses of disasters in the future connected with climate change, disaster risk management (DRM) is becoming one of the decisive elements of sustainable development. The possibility of involving the general public to DRM implementation is, currently, a frequently discussed topic. In particular, population preparedness for the involvement of the public is questionable and, therefore, the understanding of the conditions that facilitate public preparedness for disasters is decisive. This article presents the results of research that investigates the factors affecting (1) the objective preparedness of the population, as well as (2) the subjective perception of our preparedness for disasters. The statistical analysis discovered that both sides of the public’s preparedness depended especially on their experience with disasters, the awareness of the possible risks and appropriate procedures to solve situations, and the economic potential of the households. The results emphasize the need to support the process of increasing the awareness of risks and the possible preventive procedures that can be carried out before disasters by the public, including the more economically vulnerable groups. In this area, the collaboration of the responsible authorities and general public is very desirable. Therefore, our study and its results can serve as a support for creating the DRM policies and sustainable development.

scholarly journals Informal cadastres as enabling tools for disaster risk management

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-73
Author(s):  
Edward KURWAKUMIRE ◽  
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Shelter KUZHAZHA ◽  
Paul MUCHECHETERE ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Domain Model ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Development Goals

Disaster Risk Management requires up-to-date land information availed through the cadastre. Informal settlements are often located in disaster prone areas. Having up-to-date land information about these informal settlements is one step towards disaster preparedness and building community resilience in the highway towards sustainable development. This study designs conceptual models using unified modelling language (UML) for an informal cadastre for recording land information pertinent to disaster risk management based on a South African case study. The results demonstrate that land tenure relationships in informal settlements can be mapped using the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM). The importance of disaster information is that it provides communities with information to tackle disasters and improve in their capabilities to handle them. With such information, the disaster risk can be minimised. This study is aligned to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 3. The linkage between spatial data, disaster resilience and the SDGs is explored.

Building Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia: A Way Forward

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
Earl Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Urban Disaster ◽  
Domestic Capital

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) was established in 1986. It was restructured in July 2003 to focus on specific technical areas: climate variability and change management, urban disaster risk management, public health in emergencies, building national and provincial disaster management systems, and community based disaster risk management (CBDRM), promoting regional cooperation, identifying disaster risk management (DRM) needs in the region and developing strategic solutions. The consolidation enables ADPC's teams to work more effectively with stakeholders and build cross-team inputs into their work. Multiple hazards under this new thematic approach are a key concept along with new areas of importance to DRM that include chemical, biological and radio-nuclear risks, heritage and disaster mitigation, and the role of domestic capital markets in financing improvements in the built environment to create a safer, more disaster-resilient world. The terms “risk management”, “risk reduction”, “vulnerability reduction”, “capacity building” and “mitigation” began replacing the reactive term “disaster management”, thus making pro-active DRM in Asia part of the development agenda that must deal with the growing variety and intensity of hazards. It was a shift from short-term, reactive, charity-driven responses to long-term, proactive, development initiatives. Making the right development choices requires coordinated efforts by committed leaders who have the political will and determination to include risk reduction measures in their policies and plans; a corporate sector that will prioritise risk issues and include them into their business plans; scientists who will provide the knowledge and understanding of current and new areas of risk reduction; committed non-government agencies that advocate for risk reduction; educators who are responsible for shaping the awareness of future generations; a mass media that has the power to influence and change behaviour; and informed citizens who make choices about the risks in their lives.

scholarly journals Planning of a Health Emergency Disaster Risk Management Programme for a Chinese Ethnic Minority Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1046
Author(s):  
Greta Tam ◽  
Emily Chan ◽  
Sida Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Minority Community ◽  
Disaster Experience ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Interactive Workshop

Rural populations living in poverty are the most vulnerable to disaster. Despite this increased risk of recurrent disaster, previous disaster experience is not a good predictor for disaster preparedness in these populations. This was evidenced on 31 August 2012, when a major flood occurred in Sichuan, China. A health needs assessment carried out in December 2012 showed that residents of Hongyan village, a Yi-minority community in Sichuan lacked disaster preparedness. This indicated that measures were necessary to improve Health Emergency Disaster Risk Management (Health-EDRM) in the community. Nutbeam’s planning model for health promotion was used to guide the development of a Health-EDRM programme at Hongyan Village, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan. Relevant information was obtained from sources such as literature review, household surveys and stakeholder interviews. A team of stakeholders conducted an interactive workshop to train villagers on disaster preparedness in March 2014. Disaster kits and equipment for Oral Rehydration Solution preparation were handed out to villagers.

Learning lab on disaster risk management for sustainable development (DRM-SD)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 600-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Shabudin ◽  
Sharifah Nurlaili Farhana Syed Azhar ◽  
Theam Foo Ng
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Planning Framework

Purpose A series of “learning lab” projects on disaster risk management for sustainable development (DRM-SD) have been accomplished from 2014 to 2016 in Malaysia, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Cambodia by the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies. The project is designed for professionals from the disaster risk management field to encourage integration of sustainable development (SD) concerns into the larger planning framework for DRM. As a case study for capacity building (CB) evaluation, the central purpose of this study is to explore the approaches, feedbacks and implications of the DRM-SD CB project that have been developed and carried out. Design/methodology/approach Three methods have been used which are participation observations, surveys and document analysis. The results show that the project had successfully applied seven different tools to enhance analytical skills and professional knowledge of development practitioners in specific areas of DRM-SD. Findings Based on the survey, the project received positive response and valuable information from participants for future project development. Regarding the perspective of outcomes, the result indicates that south–south, ASEAN regional and triangular cooperation and role of higher education in DRM-SD are significant impacts from this project which can bring several benefits and should be promoted as an approach for the DRM-CB project as a whole. Originality/value It is hoped that this study will serve as a transfer learning initiative to provide approach guidelines and innovative mechanisms for DRM practitioners who will have the know-how and potential for leadership in DRM-SD.

scholarly journals Demonstrate the Capacity, Vulnerability and Community Based Disaster Risk Management Scenario of the vulnerable Groups in the Coastal Belt Area Dacope and Chalna in Khulna District of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pronab Kumar Debnath
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Stakeholder Consultation ◽  
Management Scenario ◽  
Coastal Belt

Abstract Cyclones, floods and salinity are the most common hazards in the coastal zone of Bangladesh. The Dacope and Chalna are the coastal zones located in the south-western region of the country which has the experience to face devastating disasters. There are mentionable positive changes seen in the area since 2004. Despite that, there are many vulnerable peoples in the region. This study has been conducted to demonstrate the capacities & vulnerabilities and community-based disaster risk management of the area. The data and information have been collected via stakeholder consultation, literature study, and field visits. There are many peoples live on the shore and roadside. The illiteracy, lack of negotiation, lack of cyclone shelters and its capacity, corruption in relief, etc. made them vulnerable. The good social bonding, indigenous knowledge, experience, different volunteer groups have been found as their capacities. They use different measures for disaster risk management.

Natural Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development Research of Huangshan Scenic Area

2013 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 735-739
Author(s):  
Shan Feng Hu ◽  
Hong Bing Zhu ◽  
Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Emergency Rescue ◽  
Rescue Team ◽  
Investigation Methods ◽  
Natural Disaster Risk

The paper takes Huangshan scenic area as the research object and uses depth interviews and field investigation methods to analyze its natural disaster risk management situation. The research shows that the natural disasters in Huangshan scenic area can be divided into three main types: geological disasters, meteorological and hydrological disasters and forest disasters. Then, the paper summarizes the experience in dealing with natural disasters, including the establishment of Huangshan Scenic Area Disaster Management Center, Scenic lightning monitoring and warning system, and emergency rescue team. Finally, the paper brings up countermeasures for sustainable development of the scenic area from five aspects: enhancing the risk management awareness, using new technology, strengthening stakeholder management and improving the emergency rescue team mechanism.

scholarly journals The Best of Intentions?

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 685-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie J. Oven ◽  
Jonathan D. Rigg
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Indian Ocean Tsunami ◽  
Landslide Risk ◽  
Southern Thailand ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
The One

Drawing on research on landslide risk reduction in Nepal and the impacts of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 in southern Thailand, this paper considers how risk, in the context of natural hazards, is produced by processes of social and economic transformation; understood and experienced by vulnerable groups; and framed by governments and experts. In so doing, we propose an agenda for more effective disaster risk management. We open the discussion by exploring the spatiality of risk, vulnerability and opportunity in the two research contexts, in particular, why people live in hazardous places and the processes that explain the intersection of human settlement and livelihoods on the one hand, and risk on the other. The paper then turns to consider the way that “risk”—and the framing and prioritisation of risk(s) by governments, experts and by vulnerable groups themselves—plays a role in setting the disaster risk management agenda. Underpinning this is the hidden question of what evidence is used—and valued—in the identification and delineation of risk. In order to understand disaster vulnerability, we argue that it is necessary to look beyond the immediate “hazardscape” to understand the wider risk context both spatially and structurally. Effective disaster risk management requires not only an appreciation of the different framings and understandings of risk, but a true integration of knowledge and expertise.

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