20. GADRI Discussions – Social Dimension of Risk, Health and DRM
The chapter discusses the insights and findings from the recent Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes summit, emphasizing the social dimensions of risk and health in disaster risk management (DRM). It highlights the need for effective communication and approaches to understand social constructions of risks, urging collaboration among researchers to improve disaster risk reduction strategies. By incorporating local knowledge and education into disaster preparedness, the chapter stresses the importance of building a resilient society.
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What we have learnt
- Understanding the social dimensions of risk is crucial for effective disaster risk management.
- Local knowledge systems play a vital role in reducing vulnerabilities to disasters.
- Education and cultural integration of disaster risk reduction concepts are necessary for sustainable community resilience.
Key Concepts
- -- GADRI
- The Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes serves as a platform for academic institutes to share knowledge and inform policy regarding disaster recovery.
- -- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- A systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks of disaster, with an emphasis on the social dimension of risk.
- -- Social Construction of Risk
- The way society perceives and interprets risks based on social, cultural, and environmental factors, which influences disaster preparedness and response.
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