1. Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better
The chapter explores the intricate relationship between disasters and climate change, emphasizing the impact of climate-related disasters over the years. It highlights the importance of integrating climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into sustainable development efforts. The text discusses the challenges and differences in approaches to these two fields, underscoring the need for coordinated action across various missions and levels.
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What we have learnt
- Climate change is increasingly linked to disaster risk, with a notable rise in climate-related disasters since before 2000.
- Disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) need to be integrated for effective disaster management.
- Different scales and stakeholder participation pose significant challenges in merging DRR and CCA efforts.
Key Concepts
- -- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- A systematic effort to analyze and manage causal factors of disasters to reduce risk.
- -- Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
- A process of adjusting to current or expected climate conditions to minimize harm and exploit beneficial opportunities.
- -- Geophysical Disasters
- Disasters caused by geological processes, such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
- -- Climatic Disasters
- Disasters influenced by climatic conditions that focus more on hydrological and meteorological aspects.
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