[PDF] Disaster Risk Reduction In School Curricula Case Studies From Thirty Countries eBook

Author : Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 34,97 MB
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0857247379

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Offers an informative introduction to the subject of disaster risk reduction education and highlights key places of education such as family, community, school, and higher education. This book describes and demonstrates different aspects of education in an easy-to-understand form with academic research and practical field experiences.

Author : Yagya Raj Pant
Publisher :
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 11,56 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Education and state
ISBN :

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The frequency of disasters in the world has been increasing every year. Disasters are the result of natural hazards that have social repercussions and impacts, especially on people living with poverty and marginalisation. Nepal is a socially diversified, multi-disaster-prone country, therefore the value and importance of disaster risk reduction (DRR) education is pivotal in reducing disaster vulnerability and losses. In the case of Nepal, the consequences of the 2015 earthquake and other recurrent small-scale disasters on the education system and communities suggest that attempts to support DRR education were largely insufficient, and unsuccessful in reducing social vulnerability and disaster risks. Using a sociological disciplinary framework, this thesis aims to understand DRR education provision and practices in school curricula in addressing the common disasters and the recovery as perceived and experienced by relevant stakeholders. This thesis presents the argument that education governance plays a crucial role in developing and implementing DRR education interventions while addressing social vulnerability and disaster risks. It focuses on how well the existing provisions and practices of DRR are supportive in raising individual and community resilience to natural disasters. This study is based on a case study approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews, focus groups and document analysis as methods of investigation and data collection. Three public schools from the Bhaktapur district were selected for the study. A thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data. Building on previous studies, a new approach to DRR education was developed which suggests that governance, participation, relevant and organised content, and effective delivery are the major components of planning and implementing effective DRR education provisions in addressing social vulnerability and disaster risks. This study explores the crucial role that accessibility and availability of relevant, contextualised DRR education play in addressing local disaster issues in a sustainable manner. This study also identifies the pluri-scalar nature of governance in education and other systems, and the need for collaborative actions between various actors for effective DRR interventions to address the social issues of disasters in the country. It also explores the need for proactive roles of schools and communities in implementing DRR policies and procedures and for capacity development interventions to sustain DRR education. These key findings and recommendations may well be applicable beyond Nepal, and may resonate with other developing and developed countries.

Author : Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 24,1 MB
Release : 2014-08-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 4431550909

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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Disaster Risk Reduction Education (DRRE) have overlapping areas of concern focusing on strengthening the link to local communities. In reality, there is significant synergy in ESD and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Both concepts urge looking at the communities, both focus on behavior changes and both call for linking knowledge to action. The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) ends in 2014 and the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) ends in 2015. Therefore, at this junction, it is important to review the progress made over the past 10 years and to suggest future synergy options. This book is the first attempt to review these two emerging fields and to provide input to the future direction of education. The book has 11 chapters, drawing lessons mainly from Japan and discussing their implications for the world. The first four chapters provide an overview of the ESD–DRR linkage, ESD and its evolution, DRRE and Climate Change Education. These are followed by case studies from ESD practices in Japan, in schools, universities and communities. The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction and climate change studies. The book provides them with a good idea of the current research trends in the field and furnishes basic knowledge about these vital topics. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply the knowledge collected here to establishing policy and making decisions.

Author : Riyanti Djalante
Publisher : Springer
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 23,49 MB
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319544667

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This book is a unique, transdisciplinary summary of the state of the art of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia. It provides a comprehensive overview of disaster risk governance across all levels and multiple actors including diverse perspectives from practitioners and researchers on the challenges and progress of DRR in Indonesia. The book includes novel and emerging topics such as the role of culture, religion, psychology and the media in DRR. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers seeking to understand the nature and variety of environmental hazards and risk patterns affecting Indonesia. Following the introduction, the book has four main parts of key discussions. Part I presents disaster risk governance from national to local level and its integration into development sectors, Part II focuses on the roles of different actors for DRR, Part III discusses emerging issues in DRR research and practice, and Part IV puts forward variety of methods and studies to measure hazards, risks and community resilience.

Author : Ilan Kelman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 49,8 MB
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1317408640

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The Routledge Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction Including Climate Change Adaptation aims to provide an overview and critique of the current state of knowledge, policy, and practice, encouraging engagement, and reflection on bringing the two sectors together. This long-awaited and welcomed volume makes a compelling case that a common research agenda and a series of practical policies and policy recommendations can and should be put in place. Over 40 contributions explore DRR including CCA in five parts. The first part presents and interrogates much of the typical vocabulary seen in DRR including CCA, not only pointing out the useful and not-so-useful dimensions, but also providing alternatives and positive examples. The second part explains how to move forward creating and supporting positive crossovers and connections, while the third one explores some aspects of multi-dimensional approaches to knowing and understanding. The fourth part argues for a balanced approach to governance, taking both governmental and non-governmental governance, as well as different scales of governance, into consideration. The final part of the Handbook emphasises DRR including CCA as an investment, rather than a cost, and connects its further implementation with livelihoods of people around the world. This handbook highlights the connections amongst the processes of dealing with disasters and dealing with climate change. It demonstrates how little climate change brings which is new and emphasises the strengths of placing climate change within wider contexts in order to draw on all our strengths while overcoming limitations with specialities. It will prove to be a valuable guide for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, academics, policy makers, and practitioners with an interest in disaster risk reduction and climate change.

Author : Sangam Shrestha
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 10,43 MB
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0323851967

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Disasters undermine societal well-being, causing loss of lives and damage to social and economic infrastructures. Disaster resilience is central to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially in regions where extreme inequality combines with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Disaster risk reduction and resilience requires participation of wide array of stakeholders ranging from academicians to policy makers to disaster managers. Disaster Resilient Cities: Adaptation for Sustainable Development offers evidence-based, problem-solving techniques from social, natural, engineering and other disciplinary perspectives. It connects data, research, conceptual work with practical cases on disaster risk management, capturing the multi-sectoral aspects of disaster resilience, adaptation strategy and sustainability. The book links disaster risk management with sustainable development under a common umbrella, showing that effective disaster resilience strategies and practices lead to achieving broader sustainable development goals. Provides foundational knowledge on integrated disaster risk reduction and management to show how resilience and its associated concept such as adaptive and transformative strategies can foster sustainable development Brings together disaster risk reduction and resilience scientists, policy-makers and practitioners from different disciplines Case studies on disaster risk management from natural science, social science, engineering and other relevant disciplinary perspectives