1.3. Global Drivers and Context

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Disaster Risk Reduction.

   Hint

   Think about how we can minimize disaster impacts.

2. 2.

   What is climate change?

   Hint

   It affects weather events globally.

3. 3.

   What is Disaster Risk Reduction?

   • A method to identify risks
   • A strategy for improving governance
   • A systematic approach to minimizing disaster impacts

   Hint

   Think about how we manage disaster effects.

4. 4.

   True or False: Climate change has no effect on disaster recovery efforts in developing countries.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the connection between climate change and disasters.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of regulatory frameworks in disaster management across different economic contexts. How do they differ between developed and developing countries?

   Hint

   Consider specific examples of countries and their disaster management laws.

6. 6.

   Propose a multi-faceted strategy to improve disaster recovery efforts in a low-income country impacted by frequent natural disasters.

   Hint

   Think about how community involvement can affect outcomes.