1.10. Disasters and Development

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

   Hint

   Think about how we reduce disasters.

2. 2.

   What does intensive risk refer to?

   Hint

   Consider how many people are affected.

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of Disaster Risk Reduction?

   • To recover post-disaster
   • To minimize disaster impacts
   • To provide immediate aid

   Hint

   Think about what happens before a disaster.

4. 4.

   True or False: Extensive risk refers to a high concentration of vulnerable populations.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the distribution of risks.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a coastal city faces regular flooding, identify the different types of risks (intensive, extensive, and everyday) and propose strategies for DRR.

   Hint

   Think about how these risks appear in daily life.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of weak governance on disaster preparedness in your community. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Consider local examples of disasters impacted by governance.