2.2. Understanding Disaster Risk and Climate Change

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'build back better' mean?

   Hint

   Think about safety improvements.

2. 2.

   What is DRR?

   Hint

   It involves strategies for damage control.

3. 3.

   What is the goal of the 'build back better' approach?

   • To rebuild what was lost
   • To improve safety and resilience
   • To decentralize recovery efforts

   Hint

   Think about improving safety.

4. 4.

   True or False: Decentralization involves shifting power from local to central authorities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider which level of authority gains power.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a past disaster recovery project. What were its successes and failures regarding integration of GESI?

   Hint

   Examine community participation.

6. 6.

   Propose an action plan that combines local resource utilization with decentralized governance in disaster recovery efforts.

   Hint

   Focus on community engagement strategies.