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Introduction to Disaster and Climate Change
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Welcome, everyone! Today, we'll discuss the significant ties between disasters and climate change. Can anyone share what they think about this relationship?
I think disasters happen because of climate change, right?
Exactly! While disasters can be triggered by specific events, climate change influences them over the long term. It's essential to understand the increasing rates of climate-related disasters.
What about the numbers? I've heard that they have risen significantly.
Yes! The CRED report indicates an increase from 240 to 341 climate-related disasters per year since before 2000. That's a 44% rise! This shows how pressing and serious the impacts of climate change can be.
So, are all disasters linked to climate change?
Not all disasters, but many are climate-induced, particularly hydrological and meteorological events. Understanding this link can help us better prepare and respond.
And how can we address this?
Integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation is crucial for achieving sustainable development. Let's explore this more in our next session!
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Its Importance
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In this session, we'll delve deeper into disaster risk reduction. Can anyone define what DRR is?
Isn't it about managing disaster risks through various strategies?
Perfect! DRR focuses on analyzing and managing the factors that cause disasters. It's systematic and involves risk assessment and local knowledge.
So, how do we approach this practically?
A key aspect is building partnerships among stakeholders—governments, NGOs, and the communities affected. This bottom-up approach enhances our effectiveness.
And what does the government do about it?
Governments often establish national action plans. For example, India's national action plan on climate change aims to address climate-related challenges across eight missions.
That sounds comprehensive!
It is! However, the integration of DRR and climate change adaptation is often challenging, particularly due to different scales and stakeholder engagement.
Got it. So, we need a collaborative effort!
Global Frameworks and Historical Context
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Now let’s discuss some global frameworks that guide the integration of DRR and CCA. Who can name any?
What about the Hyogo Framework for Action?
Correct! The Hyogo Framework emphasizes reducing disaster risk amid climate change challenges. It promotes shared responsibility at all levels.
Are there others too?
Yes, the Sendai Framework is also crucial, focusing on disaster risk reduction with a focus on resilience and sustainable development.
How do these frameworks impact policy?
They create a platform for collaboration among nations and encourage integrating DRR into national policies, aiming for sustainable and resilient communities.
So, aligning these frameworks can help communities better?
Absolutely! The collaboration is essential in addressing the global challenges posed by disasters and climate change.
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The section elaborates on the relationship between disasters and climate change, the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, and the need for integrated approaches combining disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA). It highlights frameworks like the Hyogo framework and suggests that effective integration is key to sustainable disaster recovery.
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In this section, Prof. Ram Satheesh Pasupuleti explores the critical connections between disasters and climate change, indicating that scientific literature often fails to link these two areas. The section begins with the alarming increase in climate-related disasters, highlighting a 44% rise since before 2000. It classifies disasters into geophysical and climate-induced categories, noting that the latter has grown more prevalent over time. The section underscores that various international frameworks, including those established by the United Nations, recognize the relationship between climate change and disaster risk, calling for a concerted effort to integrate these fields. Furthermore, disaster risk reduction is discussed as a systematic approach involving risk assessment, communication, and actions addressing both bottom-up and top-down initiatives. Finally, the section presents India's national action plan on climate change and emphasizes the necessity for aligning development goals with disaster risk management and climate change adaptation as vital components of sustainable development.
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Introduction to Disaster Recovery and Climate Change
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Welcome to the course disaster recovery and build back better, today we are going to talk about culture, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. And we see about the relationship between disasters and climate change. Much of the scientific literature often does not relate that these two are interrelated because disasters they often triggered with an event, but whereas the climate change, it has a long-run mechanism into it.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces the key topics of the lecture: disaster recovery, the relationship between climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. It highlights that while disasters are often immediate and event-triggered, climate change is a gradual process impacting future risks. Understanding this relationship is crucial for effective disaster management.
Examples & Analogies
Think of climate change as a slowly filling bathtub, while disasters are the overflow. If we don’t manage the water level (climate change), the tub will eventually overflow (disaster).
Statistics on Climate-Related Disasters
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When we say about the CRED report 2015, this is what the map you get the EM-DAT has recorded about 240 climate-related disasters per year before 2000. When compared to the 341 per year so that there is a 44% of increase.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk presents statistics on climate-related disasters, showing a significant increase from 240 per year before 2000 to 341 per year. This 44% increase indicates that climate-related disasters are becoming more common, highlighting the urgent need for improved disaster risk management strategies.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine if you owned a car that had fewer breakdowns in the 1990s but now breaks down more frequently. Just like the car, our environment is experiencing more 'breakdowns' due to climate change.
Classification of Disasters
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If you look at the classification of the disasters, it is just a geophysical disaster which we are talking about the earthquake or the tsunami or these are most of the landslides which are more related to the geophysical aspects of it. And they are very less. But whereas here it is going almost these are climatically whether it is hydrological or meteorological aspects so this is where the climate-induced.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the classification of disasters into geophysical (like earthquakes and tsunamis) and climatic disasters (like floods and hurricanes). It states that climatic disasters are increasing in frequency and impact due to climate change, reinforcing the need for integrated disaster risk management.
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Consider geophysical disasters as rare storms that come unexpectedly, while climatic disasters are like seasonal rainy weather that happens frequently and can lead to flooding if not managed properly.
Integrating Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
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So there have been various studies which actually address that climate-induced disaster is on higher end. And there is a need that we need to integrate that climate change and the disaster risk and how we have to work in hand-in-hand to work with it.
Detailed Explanation
This section emphasizes the necessity to integrate climate change adaptation (CCA) with disaster risk reduction (DRR). It highlights that researchers and international frameworks recognize that both aspects need to be addressed together in order to effectively manage risks associated with climate change and disasters.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine trying to carry an umbrella while walking through two different weather scenarios—rain (disaster) and sunny weather (climate change). If you don't prepare for the rain, you’ll get wet. Similarly, we need to prepare for the realities of climate change to mitigate future disasters.
Roles of Different Stakeholders
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There should be an interface between the top-down initiatives on the bottom-up initiatives and how there is actually in holistically they contribute to the DRR (disaster risk reduction), so there have been a jargon in these terminologies of disaster risk reduction, disaster risk management.
Detailed Explanation
This part suggests that successful disaster risk reduction requires collaboration between top-down (government initiatives) and bottom-up (community efforts) approaches. Each level must contribute to comprehensively address disaster risks, creating a united front against potential damages.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a sports team where the coach (top-down) prepares the strategy, but players (bottom-up) also need to communicate and adapt during the game to succeed. Both players and coach working together leads to a winning team.
Disaster Management Components
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The DRR is a concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the casual factors of disasters. Whereas the disaster management follows four different phases.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) as a systematic approach to analyze and mitigate disaster risks, and points to disaster management phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. These are essential elements in managing disasters effectively.
Examples & Analogies
Consider preparing for a hurricane as disaster management: you mitigate by securing windows, prepare by stocking supplies, respond by evacuating if necessary, and recover by rebuilding after the storm.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Integration of DRR and CCA: Essential for sustainable development and disaster resilience.
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Role of international frameworks: Guide policies and cooperation in addressing climate change and disaster risks.
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Impact of climate change: Understanding long-term trends and immediate disaster triggers.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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The increase in annual climate-related disasters from 240 to 341 reflects the urgent need for integrated responses to climate challenges.
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India's national action plan on climate change represents a governmental effort to systematically address climate issues across multiple sectors, illustrating an integrated approach.
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Disasters arise, climate change leads, / Together they create urgent needs.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a village prone to floods. They decide to adapt their buildings and create better drainage. This 'build back better' approach reflects integrating lessons learned from past disasters.
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DRR + CCA = Better days ahead. (DRR = Disaster Risk Reduction, CCA = Climate Change Adaptation)
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SAVE
- Systematic Assessment of Vulnerability and Equity in disaster management.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Definition:
A systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing disaster risks, aiming to minimize the impact of disasters on communities.
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Term: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
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Adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli, aimed at moderating harm or exploiting beneficial opportunities.
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Term: Climateinduced Disasters
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Disasters that are directly or indirectly caused by climate change effects, such as increased frequency of floods, droughts, and storms.