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10. Pressure and Release Model

The chapter explores the pressure and release model of disaster risk, detailing root causes such as access to resources and political ideologies that contribute to vulnerabilities. It discusses frameworks like the Hyogo and Sendai frameworks, emphasizing the importance of multi-hazard management and the integration of various strategies to reduce disaster risks, enhance preparedness, and promote resilience in communities. Ultimately, the text highlights the need for an inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction.

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Sections

  • 1

    Pressure And Release Model

    The Pressure and Release Model explains the dynamics between root causes of vulnerability and the pressures that exacerbate disaster risks.

  • 1.1

    Root Causes

    This section explores the root causes of societal vulnerabilities, including political, economic, environmental, and social factors that contribute to disaster risk.

  • 1.2

    Dynamic Pressures

    This section discusses dynamic pressures that contribute to vulnerability in disaster risk reduction, particularly through the lens of various root causes and macro forces.

  • 1.3

    Macro-Forces

    This section discusses macro-forces influencing disaster risk reduction (DRR), focusing on root causes, societal pressures, and frameworks for effective management.

  • 1.4

    Unsafe Conditions

    This section explores the various unsafe conditions resulting from economic, social, and environmental factors that increase vulnerability to disasters.

  • 1.5

    Livelihoods At Risk

    This section discusses the various factors that put livelihoods at risk, including political, economic, environmental, and social pressures that can exacerbate vulnerability to disasters.

  • 1.6

    Social Relationships

    This section discusses the pressure and release model regarding social relationships and their impact on vulnerability to disasters.

  • 1.7

    Endemic Diseases

    This section discusses the interplay of endemic diseases with social structures and environmental factors influenced by political and economic ideologies.

  • 2

    Hyogo Framework For Action (2005-2015)

    The Hyogo Framework for Action emphasizes disaster risk reduction through effective governance, preparedness, and community resilience.

  • 2.1

    Principles Of Drr

    This section outlines the principles of disaster risk reduction (DRR), focusing on the interplay between root causes, dynamic pressures, and frameworks for effective disaster management.

  • 2.2

    Implementation Strategies

    This section discusses various implementation strategies for disaster risk reduction, focusing on root causes and frameworks like the Hyogo and Sendai Frameworks.

  • 3

    Sendai Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)

    The Sendai Framework (2015-2030) emphasizes a multi-hazard approach for disaster risk management, aiming to reduce disaster risks through comprehensive strategies and improved governance.

  • 3.1

    Scope And Purpose

    This section discusses the pressure and release model regarding disaster risk management and highlights the interplay of various factors impacting disaster risk.

  • 3.2

    Multi-Hazard Management

    This section discusses the multi-hazard management framework, focusing on root causes, dynamic pressures, and the importance of comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies.

  • 3.3

    Targets And Goals

    This section focuses on the pressure and release model associated with disaster risk reduction, outlining root causes and dynamic pressures that lead to vulnerabilities and hazards.

  • 3.4

    Priorities Of Action

    This section explores the pressure-release model in disaster risk reduction, outlining root causes and dynamic pressures affecting societal vulnerabilities.

References

15 part b.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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Final Test

Revision Tests