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Chapter 7 Mainstreaming climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through school education: Perspectives and challenges

Ana Carolina Bonifacio,
Yukiko Takeuchi,
Rajib Shaw

Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction: Issues and Challenges

ISBN: 978-0-85724-487-1, eISBN: 978-0-85724-488-8

ISSN: 2040-7262

Publication date: 31 December 2010

Abstract

Conceptually, reducing the risk of disasters is closely associated with adaptation processes. A fairly conventional approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) characterizes preparation as part of a continuous cycle of activities that move from disaster events through recovery (damage limitation) and risk reduction (preparation) phases until the next event occurs (Moench, 2007). Moench argues that climate change is increasingly recognized as among the greatest challenges human society will face over the coming century. While it will affect everything from basic ecosystem processes to the spread of disease, some of the greatest impacts are anticipated to occur due to increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme climate events, such as storm, floods, and droughts. Therefore, many of the elements identified in the cycle – strengthening of resilience, land-use planning, insurance, and the development of early warning information – should reduce vulnerability to the next event and thus, assist regions in “adapting” to the types of events that can cause disaster. However, the frequent occurrence as well as the increase in the intensity of the hydrometeorological hazards does not imply on enhanced perception and awareness of the people for preparedness, as experience is not the prime factor to it (Shaw, Shiwaku, & Kobayashi, 2004). In this sense, climate change related disaster management and risk reduction plans should be prepared targeting the concerned target population. A combination of clear and accurate warning messages with high level of preparation with an effort of self-reliance during the crisis time needs to be looked into (SEEDS, 2008).

Citation

Carolina Bonifacio, A., Takeuchi, Y. and Shaw, R. (2010), "Chapter 7 Mainstreaming climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through school education: Perspectives and challenges", Shaw, R., Pulhin, J. and Jacqueline Pereira, J. (Ed.) Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction: Issues and Challenges (Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Vol. 4), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 143-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-7262(2010)0000004013

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