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Understanding Disaster Risk Management
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Today, we will explore the components of disaster risk management. Why do you think community involvement is so crucial in this process?
Maybe because the community knows their area better and can highlight specific risks?
Exactly! Community members have localized knowledge, which is essential. We can remember this with the acronym 'LEARN' - Local Engagement Advises Risk Navigation.
But how does this process actually work?
Great question! There are two parts: the process and the outcome. The process involves how we engage with the community while the outcome focuses on the effectiveness of these engagements.
What happened in Mumbai that made this topic important?
Great point! The 2005 flood in Mumbai revealed significant vulnerabilities. Over 1,000 people lost their lives, which prompted the need for better risk management strategies. Remember this number: '1000' symbolizes the urgent need for change.
Case Study of Mumbai
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Let's dive into the specifics of the 2005 Mumbai flooding. What were the primary challenges faced by the community during this disaster?
I believe the flooding was so severe that it affected 60% of the city, right?
Correct! This incident exemplifies the importance of resilience in urban planning. Can anyone think of a lesson learned here?
I guess creating better infrastructure is one key lesson.
Absolutely! However, it's equally essential to involve communities in this planning. Using a mnemonic, remember 'RAPID' - Resilient Action through Public Involvement and Development. It emphasizes that public input can spur rapid development post-disaster.
What steps were taken after the flood to involve the community?
After the flood, various stakeholder groups initiated community-focused projects that included risk mapping and action planning to mitigate future disasters. The lesson here is that together we can build better recovery frameworks.
Framework for Community Participation
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Now, let's outline the framework for community participation. What aspects should we consider?
Maybe we should look at how we gather input from the community?
That's correct! Gathering input is part of the process. We also need to focus on leveraging this input into actionable outcomes. Can anyone suggest a way to ensure this process is effective?
We could create surveys or community meetings, right?
Precisely! Using tools like mapping, group discussions, and surveys is essential for diversity in data. Let's remember 'MAP' - Mobilize, Analyze, and Participate.
How does this framework apply in Ghana?
Great linkage! Ghana also applies similar community engagement techniques for disaster management, focusing on collective resilience and shared educational resources. The idea is to harness local knowledge uniquely tailored to each community's context.
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The section emphasizes the significance of community involvement in disaster recovery and risk governance, featuring insights from Mumbai and Ghana. It outlines a framework that separates process and outcome variables essential to improving disaster risk management.
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Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better
This section focuses on the critical role of community participation in disaster risk governance, drawing insights from examples in Mumbai, India, and Ghana. It is emphasized that effective community engagement is a key component in disaster risk management, necessitating a structured framework. This framework bifurcates into process-oriented and outcome-oriented components, intended to evaluate and enhance community involvement in disaster risk management.
The context shifts to specific case studies, primarily emphasizing a catastrophic flooding incident in Mumbai in 2005, where heavy rainfall resulted in widespread devastation and loss of life. The narrative recounts the impact of this disaster on the densely populated areas, such as Dharavi, where community participation was crucial in formulating risk management strategies.
Through collaborative efforts, stakeholders implemented tools like risk mapping and action planning, merging expert analyses with community knowledge. The section concludes by indicating how the collaborative processes foster not only improved understanding but also resilience within the community against future disasters.
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Introduction to Disaster Recovery
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Hello everyone, Welcome to the lecture series on Disaster recovery and build back better. This lecture focus on participation in disaster risk governance by getting insights from Mumbai, India and Ghana.
Detailed Explanation
In this introductory section, the lecturer welcomes the audience and sets the context for the discussion on disaster recovery. The focus will be on how community participation plays a crucial role in managing disaster risks, with specific examples drawn from Mumbai in India and Ghana. This sets the stage for understanding the importance of community involvement in effective disaster governance.
Examples & Analogies
Think of disaster recovery like a team sport. Just as a soccer team relies on every player to execute their role effectively to win the game, communities need to work together and contribute their knowledge and experience to manage disaster risks successfully.
The Importance of Community Participation
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we already told about that community participation is really a key element in disaster risk governance, we discussed about this in our previous slides previous presentations so, what we need that we need some framework.
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The lecturer emphasizes that community participation is essential in disaster risk governance. This involvement can lead to better decision-making and outcomes when it comes to managing disasters. To facilitate this participation, a structured framework is needed, outlining both processes and outcomes necessary for effective collaboration between communities and governing bodies.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a community garden project where local residents bring their unique skills to cultivate the land. When everyone contributes—whether it's planting, watering, or weeding—the garden thrives. Similarly, community participation in disaster risk governance allows for diverse perspectives and solutions that improve overall outcomes.
Framework for Community Participation
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And that framework can be divided into two part, one is the process part one is the outcome part.
Detailed Explanation
The framework mentioned by the lecturer is divided into two key components: 'process' and 'outcome.' The process part refers to the methods and steps taken to involve the community in disaster risk management, while the outcome part pertains to the results of these participatory efforts. Understanding this framework helps clarify how to assess community involvement in disaster management effectively.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine constructing a building. The process includes planning, laying the foundation, and choosing materials, while the outcome is the completed structure. In the context of disaster recovery, the processes involve engaging the community in discussions and planning, while the successful outcome would be improved safety and resilience against future disasters.
Understanding Participation Extent
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let us look that can it really help us to understand what extent how people are participating in disaster risk management, can it be a helpful tool for us to improve disaster risk management and community involvement.
Detailed Explanation
The lecturer discusses the importance of measuring the extent of community participation in disaster risk management. This measurement can serve as a useful tool to improve strategies and encourage greater community involvement. By effectively assessing participation levels, organizations can tailor their approaches to foster even more engagement.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a school's sports day, where participation can be tracked by the number of kids signing up for events. The more kids engage, the more lively and successful the event becomes. Similarly, understanding how many community members are active and involved in disaster risk management allows organizations to create more effective programs.
Case Study: Mumbai Floods
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In 2005 there was a catastrophic disaster in Mumbai, one day 1000 almost 1000 millimetre of rainfall and it paralyzed the city, 60% of the city were indirectly or directly affected okay. Around 1,000 people were killed due to this flood just one day flood or 2 days flood.
Detailed Explanation
This section recounts the catastrophic floods that struck Mumbai in 2005, highlighting the gravity of the disaster. The city faced overwhelming rainfall, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread disruption for a large portion of its population. This event is pivotal in understanding the need for robust disaster recovery frameworks and greater community involvement in planning.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a major city during a heavy storm where streets become rivers, and lives are significantly impacted. Just like a person prepares for a rainstorm with a sturdy umbrella and waterproof coat, cities too need better mechanisms and community involvement to prepare and mitigate risks from disasters.
Study Area Identification
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So you can see here more clearly that is encroached land on the settlement on Mithi riverbank it was earlier a mangrove forest.
Detailed Explanation
The lecturer highlights the issues of land encroachment around the Mithi riverbank in Mumbai, which used to be a mangrove forest. This environmental degradation has implications for disaster risk, as natural buffers against flooding are compromised. Understanding these geographical and environmental changes is crucial for effective disaster recovery planning.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a sponge that absorbs water. If parts of that sponge are removed, it becomes less effective at soaking up moisture. In the same way, removing natural habitats like mangroves reduces the city's ability to manage flooding and create a resilient environment.
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Community Engagement: The active participation of locals in decision-making.
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Risk Management Tools: Techniques such as mapping and surveys to analyze disaster risks.
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Importance of Local Knowledge: Utilizing the knowledge of community members for effective disaster management.
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Integrated Approach: Combining local and expert insights to form a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In Mumbai, communities engaged in discussions to identify their flood management needs, leading to collaborative action planning.
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Ghana employs similar strategies by involving local populations in disaster assessments for tailored risk reduction.
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When a flood is in sight, community participation is right!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once in a village, floods threatened homes, but the locals banded together, mapping risks and creating plans to recover better, they emerged stronger.
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Remember 'RAPID' - Resilient Action through Public Involvement and Development.
🎯 Super Acronyms
Use 'LEARN' - Local Engagement Advises Risk Navigation.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Community Participation
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Involvement of local populations in decision-making processes related to disaster management.
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Term: Disaster Risk Governance
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A framework guiding the processes and policies for managing disaster risks within communities.
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Term: Risk Mapping
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A technique used to identify and address specific hazards within a community.
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Term: Action Planning
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The process of developing strategies to address identified risks and vulnerabilities.
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Term: Resilience
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The capacity of a community to recover rapidly from disasters.