3.2. Role of Institutional Cooperation and Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRR stand for?

   Hint

   It's a strategy to minimize disaster risks.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of NGOs in disaster recovery.

   Hint

   Think about what they do when a disaster strikes.

3. 3.

   What does institutional cooperation entail?

   • Individual efforts
   • Collaborative efforts
   • Inconsistent actions

   Hint

   Think about whether it’s about working alone or together.

4. 4.

   True or False: Indigenous knowledge can enhance disaster resilience.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how local knowledge plays a role.

5. 5.

   Analyze the economic implications of investing in floating houses. Should communities prioritize them over other forms of disaster adaptations?

   Hint

   Evaluate the pros and cons of various adaptation strategies.

6. 6.

   Develop a proposal integrating indigenous knowledge into a disaster risk management framework for a coastal community.

   Hint

   Incorporate local traditions and existing knowledge into your proposal.