Johnson, R.M, Kuniyal, J.C, Chand, K, Diduck, A, Edwards, E, Gardner, J, Pandey, B.W, Sharma, D.D and Singh, P (2020) Accelerating change: engaging local communities in disaster risk reduction in the Indian Himalayan region. Science Policy Brief,.
Abstract
A science policy briefing paper from academics in Bath (UK) and Almora (India). This details the problem of increasing disaster risk in mountain regions alongside a gap in local community engagement. The briefing calls for a shift in emphasis, which fosters inclusive community engagement, and takes better account of local knowledge in disaster risk reduction. Specific recommendations are: (i) revision of State and District disaster management plans; (ii) implementation of comprehensive awareness campaigns; and (iii) programmes to capture the diversity of local knowledge.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Note: | This briefing paper brings research evidence from the ‘Pathways to Resilience’ project (Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India) into dialogue with current disaster risk reduction policy-practice debates, to provide forward recommendations. The paper is available to read at the URL above. |
| Divisions: | School of Sciences |
| Research Centres and Groups: | Hazard, Risk and Disaster Research Group |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jan 2022 11:20 |
| Last Modified: | 17 May 2022 16:43 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/14490 |
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