Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development

These flashcards cover key concepts related to disaster risk reduction, frameworks, strategies, and terminology essential for understanding the subject matter.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Strategies and measures to reduce the risks associated with disaster by lessening vulnerability and exposure to hazards.

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

An international document focused on reducing disaster risk, adopted by UN member states in 2015.

Hyogo Framework for Action

A previous framework for disaster risk reduction, covering 2005-2015.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

The UN entity responsible for supporting the implementation of the Sendai Framework.

Risk Assessment

The process of identifying and evaluating risks associated with disaster events.

Mitigation

Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards.

Resilience

The ability of a community or system to withstand and recover from disasters in a timely and efficient manner.

Vulnerability

The susceptibility of a community, system, or asset to the impacts of hazards.

Exposure

The situation of people, property, and systems being subject to potential damage or loss from hazards.

Disaster

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society due to hazardous events.

Hazard

A process, phenomenon, or human activity that may cause loss of life or other health impacts, property damage, and social disruption.

Underlying Disaster Risk Drivers

Conditions that increase the susceptibility to the impacts of hazards, shaped by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors.

Public Awareness

Understanding and knowledge about disaster risks and reduction strategies by the general public.

Emergency Preparedness

The measures taken to prepare for and respond to disasters effectively.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations to address issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change.

Disaster Management Cycle

The stages of managing disasters including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction

A biennial forum hosted by UNDRR for reviewing and promoting disaster risk reduction strategies.

Early Warning Systems

Systems designed to detect and forecast disasters to ensure timely warnings can be issued.

Economic Competitiveness

The ability of an organization, community, or nation to produce goods and services that meet the test of international markets.

Risk Knowledge

The understanding of risk factors and their relationship to disasters.

Public Participation

The inclusion of community members in decision-making processes related to disaster risk management.

Climate Change

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, which can influence the frequency and severity of disasters.

Resilience Building

The process of developing the capacity of individuals and systems to cope with and recover from disasters.

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

A strategic framework by the UN to promote disaster risk reduction globally.

Integrated Risk Management

A comprehensive approach to managing risk across multiple sectors and levels.

Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation

The processes aimed at rebuilding and improving a community's capacity after a disaster.

Natural Hazards

Hazards resulting from natural processes or phenomena, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

Technological Hazards

Hazards resulting from technological or industrial accidents.

Social Cohesion

The bonds that bring people together in a society, which can impact resilience to disasters.

Global Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy

A comprehensive plan that outlines actions to reduce disaster risk on a global scale.

Humanitarian Response

Assistance provided to those affected by crises, including disasters.

Capacity Building

Actions taken to enhance the skills, competencies, and abilities of organizations and individuals.

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction

A local approach to reducing disaster risk that involves community members in planning and decision-making.

Resource Allocation

The distribution of resources to various activities or projects, particularly in the context of disaster risk management.

Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure

Infrastructure designed to withstand and quickly recover from the impacts of disasters.

Loss and Damage

The actual impacts of disasters, including economic losses and social disruptions.

Sustainability

The capacity to endure and maintain resources over time.

Environmental Degradation

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources.

Ecosystem Services

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems, which are crucial for disaster risk reduction.

Public-Private Partnerships

Collaborative agreements between public and private sectors to improve services and resources.

Institutional Frameworks

The policies and structures that govern disaster risk management actions and strategies.

Disaster Risk Governance

The organizational structures and processes that influence disaster risk management decision-making.

National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies

National policies created to manage and mitigate against disaster risks.

Emergency Response Plan

A structured approach to respond to emergencies in a timely and efficient manner.

Mitigation Measures

Actions taken to reduce the severity or impact of disasters.

Adaptation Strategies

Actions designed to adjust practices and strategies in response to changing conditions.

Vulnerability Assessment

The process of evaluating the susceptibility of a community or system to hazards.

Disaster Recovery Planning

The process of preparing for recovery from disaster impacts.

Life Cycle Approach

An approach considering the entire lifespan of programs or infrastructures in planning and management.