1. Pressure and Release Model

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the Pressure and Release Model?

   Hint

   Think about how vulnerabilities are addressed.

2. 2.

   Name one root cause of vulnerability.

   Hint

   Consider societal factors.

3. 3.

   What is a key focus of the Hyogo Framework?

   • Economic growth
   • Increased press freedom
   • Disaster risk reduction

   Hint

   What is the framework designed to improve?

4. 4.

   True or False: The Pressure and Release Model solely focuses on root causes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about additional factors addressed in the model.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive risk reduction plan for a community facing both economic and environmental pressures. What key elements must it include to effectively address vulnerabilities?

   Hint

   Consider how can your plan be multi-faceted.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a recent disaster event and assess how the PAR Model applies in understanding its impact. What were the root causes, pressures, and macro-forces involved?

   Hint

   Reflect on the interconnectedness of factors involved.