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2. Scale Mismatches and Disasters

The chapter explores the intricate relationships between culture, climate change, and disaster risk reduction, focusing on how community practices are influenced by their environment. Through cultural frameworks and traditional settlement analysis, it highlights the impact of climate phenomena on livelihoods, social structures, and resource sharing. The importance of community cooperation and cultural identity in sustaining agricultural practices and managing natural resources is emphasized, particularly within the context of the Philippines' diverse cultural landscape.

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Sections

  • 1

    Scale Mismatches And Disasters

    This section explains the effects of disasters on different scales, including local impacts of climate change and cultural aspects of community resilience.

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  • 1.1

    Weather Impacts

    This section discusses the impacts of weather, particularly in relation to climate change and cultural identity, using specific case studies from the Philippines.

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  • 1.2

    Climate Change And Coral Reefs

    This section discusses the interplay between climate change and its effects on coral reefs and cultural identities, particularly in the context of the Philippines.

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  • 2

    Culture And Climate Change

    The section explores the relationship between culture and climate change, emphasizing how cultural practices impact and reflect community responses to environmental challenges.

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  • 2.1

    Philippines Cultural Identity

    This section explores the intricate cultural identity of the Philippines and its relationship with traditional settlements, emphasizing the impact of climate change and disaster risk reduction on local communities.

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  • 2.2

    Conceptual Framework Of Analysis

    This section explores the conceptual relationships between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change, emphasizing cultural contexts and their impact at different scales.

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  • 3

    Traditional And Vernacular Settlements

    This section discusses the cultural connections of traditional and vernacular settlements in relation to climate change and disaster risk reduction, particularly through examples from the Philippines.

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  • 3.1

    Cultural Practices In Rice Harvesting

    This section explores the cultural practices surrounding rice harvesting in the Philippines, emphasizing the significance of community, traditions, and climate influences.

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  • 3.2

    Ritual Feasting And Community Cooperation

    This section explores the relationship between community cooperation and ritual feasting in various cultures, focusing on the symbolic and practical impacts on agricultural societies.

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  • 3.3

    Negotiation Of Resources

    This section discusses the interplay between cultural identity and resource negotiation in the context of climate change and disaster risk reduction, particularly through examples from the Philippines.

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  • 4

    Community Identity And Values

    This section discusses the interplay between climate change, disaster risk reduction, and cultural identity within communities, especially in the context of traditional settlements in the Philippines.

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  • 4.1

    Inheritance Patterns And Land Associations

    The section discusses the complex interplay between cultural identity, environmental changes, and their impacts on community practices in the context of climate change and disaster risk reduction.

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References

6 part b.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Cultural identities signifi...
  • Traditional practices and c...
  • Agricultural practices in v...

Final Test

Revision Tests