4. Built Environments in Transition

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary goal of Disaster Risk Reduction?

   Hint

   Think about the strategies used in disasters.

2. 2.

   What are urban adaptation strategies?

   Hint

   Consider how cities respond to flooding.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of integrating DRR with Climate Change Adaptation?

   • To create complex policies
   • To ensure cohesive response strategies
   • To reduce awareness of risks toward communities

   Hint

   Think about the benefits of combined strategies.

4. 4.

   True or False: Indigenous knowledge is unimportant in urban adaptation strategies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how local practices apply to broader strategies.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive strategy combining DRR and Climate Change Adaptation for a coastal town vulnerable to flooding.

   Hint

   Consider both preventive measures and reactive strategies.

6. 6.

   Critique a real or hypothetical urban adaptation project, discussing its strengths and weaknesses.

   Hint

   Analyze from different stakeholder viewpoints.