1.2. Challenges in Integrating DRR and Climate Change Adaptation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRR stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what disaster strategies aim to accomplish.

2. 2.

   Which disaster highlighted communication failures in 2004?

   Hint

   This disaster struck several countries around the Indian Ocean.

3. 3.

   What does DRR aim to achieve?

   • Reduce disaster risks
   • Increase disaster risks
   • Ignore disaster risks

   Hint

   Think about disaster prevention strategies.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural knowledge can enhance climate adaptation strategies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how traditional practices are beneficial.

5. 5.

   How can a community leverage both local knowledge and scientific data to improve its resilience to flooding?

   Hint

   Think about engagement strategies.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of floating houses as an adaptation strategy against checking traditional methods in urban settings.

   Hint

   Consider community needs and values.