2.1. Floating Houses and Adaptation Processes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does NGO stand for?

   Hint

   Think about organizations not run by the government.

2. 2.

   What are floating houses designed to do?

   Hint

   Consider how they deal with floods.

3. 3.

   What do NGOs primarily focus on in disaster management?

   • Coordination of relief efforts
   • Building infrastructure
   • Providing entertainment

   Hint

   Think about what organizations do in emergencies!

4. 4.

   True or False: Floating houses are considered a permanent solution to climate change adaptation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether floating houses can truly be permanent.

5. 5.

   Propose alternative methods to floating houses for communities affected by flooding. Justify your choices.

   Hint

   Consider infrastructure that can mitigate flooding without floating.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case study where DRR and climate adaptation were successfully integrated in a community. What can be learned from it?

   Hint

   Think about the successes and how they can be applied to other communities.