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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What we have learnt
- Cultural identities significantly influence responses to climate change and disaster risk reduction.
- Traditional practices and community cooperation are integral to managing resources within indigenous societies.
- Agricultural practices in vulnerable communities are affected by both climate and social structures.
Key Concepts
- -- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- A systematic approach to analyzing and managing the risk of disasters, including climate-related impacts.
- -- Cultural Identity
- The collective identity of a group influenced by cultural practices, beliefs, and historical experiences.
- -- Indigenous Settlements
- Communities that have historically inhabited a region, often exhibiting unique agricultural and social practices connected to their environment.
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