Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience: Design, Methods and Knowledge in the face of Climate Change

The Sendai Framework aims to promote disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, but it fails to address the root causes of disasters and lacks effective implementation guidance. This book highlights cross-disciplinary research avenues and ideas for low-income communities, cities, and heritage sites in various countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The prevention of disasters and the mitigation of the impacts of climate change necessitate a coordinated effort on a global scale. Collaborative initiatives are essential among countries, economic sectors, and public and private stakeholders. It is not surprising that international organizations, such as United Nations agencies, propose policy frameworks aimed at exerting worldwide influence. The Sendai Framework, spanning from 2015 to 2030, aims to foster consensus regarding the urgency of action for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. A central objective is to encourage investments in risk reduction and resilience. However, the effectiveness of this policy framework remains a subject of debate. What does it entail, and what aspects does it overlook? How can it be effectively implemented in vulnerable communities, historic sites, and other sensitive locations that are impacted by disasters?

In this book, esteemed scholars and practitioners delve into the successes and challenges of the Sendai Framework. Their case studies reveal that, despite its well-intentioned goals, the Framework achieves limited outcomes. The primary reason lies in its avoidance of political engagement, which hinders its ability to address the root causes of disasters and provide guidance for successful implementation. The authors offer a fresh perspective on international policy and design practices, highlighting cross-disciplinary research avenues and innovative ideas and methods for low-income communities, cities, and heritage sites in Portugal, Haiti, the United States, the Philippines, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and other countries.

Global action necessitates collaboration among diverse stakeholders, while also acknowledging inequalities, power imbalances, and social and environmental injustices.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 190 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128186398