TY  - CHAP
AB  - 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).
VL  - 4
SN  - 978-0-85724-487-1, 978-0-85724-488-8/2040-7262
DO  - 10.1108/S2040-7262(2010)0000004013
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-7262(2010)0000004013
AU  - Carolina Bonifacio Ana
AU  - Takeuchi Yukiko
AU  - Shaw Rajib
ED  - Rajib Shaw
ED  - Juan M. Pulhin
ED  - Joy Jacqueline Pereira
PY  - 2010
Y1  - 2010/01/01
TI  - Chapter 7 Mainstreaming climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through school education: Perspectives and challenges
T2  - Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction: Issues and Challenges
T3  - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 143
EP  - 169
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -