Strategies Flashcards
What are some sustainable strategies?
Afforestation Renewable energy Community based Energy efficiency Provide aid to poor
What renewable energy projects are there?
Microhydro Wind Biomass Tidal/Wave Solar Geothermal
What are some methods of being energy efficient?
Remodelled factories with clean efficient industrial processes
Modern boiler system and insulation in houses
Greener more efficient power stations
Green transport using new greener fuels
Recycling
What are the three priorities for action of the Hyogo Framework?
Integrate disaster risk reduction into sustainable development policies and planning
Develop and strengthen institutions, mechanisms and capacities to build resilience to hazards
Incorporate risk-reduction approaches into emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes
What are the five strategic goals of the Hyogo Framework?
Ensure that disaster risk reduction is an international, national and local priority
Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning systems
Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience
Reduce the underlying risk factors
Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response
What are some possible detonators of the poverty bomb?
Lack of work Bad Housing Pop. growth Famine Little healthcare Illiteracy Low income lack of water CC Debt Hazard Events Environmental degradation