Road to Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction: Comprehensive Approach for Smart Urban Areas Management

The imperative of ‘making cities resilient and sustainable’ necessitates cities to develop adaptation concepts and practices in response to the uncertainty, rapid change, and complexity of urban areas. A new concept of governance that can answer the challenges of contemporary urban development and ensure long-term sustainable development is required. This study aimed to identify the general framework of adaptive urban governance by review, elaboration, and analysis of documents, in this case, scientific articles that discuss urban governance specifically related to climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The results of this study include an overview of governance approaches appearing in the literature on CCA and DRR, which was parsed down to the adaptive and anticipatory approaches. Adaptive governance requires the principle of flexibility applied in the management cycle in policy formulation, while anticipatory governance requires the principle of proactivity with the application of future foresight in policy formulation. The dimension of governance consists of process/mechanism (risk management) and capacity (technical, institutional, financial, and human capacity). Some challenges in building good governance based on an adaptive approach are encouraging community involvement, increasing local government capacities, and building integration between actors, networks, and collaborations. Abstrak. Dalam menjadikan suatu kota tangguh dan berkelanjutan, kota diharuskan untuk mengembangkan konsep dan praktik adaptasi dalam menanggapi ketidakpastian, perubahan yang cepat, dan kompleksitas kawasan perkotaan. Diperlukan konsep tata kelola baru yang dapat menjawab tantangan pembangunan perkotaan kontemporer dan memastikan pembangunan berkelanjutan jangka panjang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kerangka umum tata kelola kota adaptif dengan metode review, elaborasi, dan analisis dokumen, dalam hal ini artikel ilmiah yang membahas tentang tata kelola kota secara khusus terkait dengan adaptasi perubahan iklim (CCA) dan pengurangan risiko bencana (PRB). Hasil penelitian ini meliputi gambaran pendekatan tata kelola yang muncul dalam literatur CCA dan PRB, yang diuraikan menjadi pendekatan adaptif dan antisipatif. Tata kelola adaptif membutuhkan prinsip fleksibilitas yang diterapkan dalam siklus pengelolaan dalam perumusan kebijakan, sedangkan tata kelola antisipatif membutuhkan prinsip proaktif dengan penerapan pandangan jauh ke depan dalam perumusan kebijakan. Dimensi tata kelola terdiri dari proses / mekanisme (manajemen risiko) dan kapasitas (teknis, kelembagaan, keuangan, dan kapasitas manusia). Beberapa tantangan dalam membangun tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik berdasarkan pendekatan adaptif adalah mendorong keterlibatan masyarakat, meningkatkan kapasitas pemerintah daerah, dan membangun integrasi antar aktor, jaringan, dan kolaborasi. Kata kunci: pendekatan tata kelola; tata kelola kota; pembangunan berkelanjutan; ketahanan; kerangka konseptual.

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Local disaster risk reduction in Latin American urban areas

Environment and Urbanization ◽

10.1177/0956247811416435 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 401-413 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Jorgelina Hardoy ◽

Gustavo Pandiella ◽

Luz Stella Velásquez Barrero

Keyword(s):

Risk Reduction ◽

Latin American ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Disaster Risk

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The Japanese Educational System as an International Model for Urban Resilience

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18115794 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 5794

Author(s):

Elisa Gavari-Starkie ◽

María-Francisca Casado-Claro ◽

Inmaculada Navarro-González

Keyword(s):

Risk Reduction ◽

Educational System ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Informal Education ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Human Factor ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Global Cities ◽

Urban Resilience ◽

International Model

Global cities in the context of accelerated urbanization have to deal with more diverse risk factors than ever before, which highlights the need for a faster and more creative response capacity. Although it is necessary to strengthen technical systems, since they are surrounded by human systems, individual resilience will help to strengthen the community. The educational system is key to developing the human factor in a world where various systems in global cities are increasingly interconnected, which in turn increases risks. Japan is fostering a culture of disaster risk reduction in both the formal, non-formal, and informal education sectors, in which creativity and autonomy are key competencies. Tokyo is the highest populated metropolitan area globally, and its educational system is the international model for education in disaster risk reduction. Urban areas around the world face similar challenges and experience similar needs. This article addresses the challenges that the human factor faces in large cities and the possibilities of increasing resilience in both individuals and communities through Disaster Resilience Education (DRE), taking the Japanese educational system as a model.

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Flood Risk Analysis by Building Use in Urban Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su132313006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (23) ◽

pp. 13006

Author(s):

Insang Yu ◽

Kiyong Park ◽

Eui Hoon Lee

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Risk Reduction ◽

Climate Change Adaptation ◽

Flood Risk ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Policy Statement ◽

Distribution Characteristics ◽

Scientific Database

In this study, focusing on buildings as the smallest unit of urban space, the distribution characteristics of risk factors were examined by building use as an adaptable measure for urban flooding disasters. Flood risk is calculated as a function of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. The flood risk for a building was classified into five classes, and the distribution characteristics of buildings were examined according to England’s flood risk vulnerability classification system, known as Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25). After analyzing the risk of flooding in Ulsan Metropolitan City, one of Korea’s representative urban areas, it was found that while Dong-gu District can be considered relatively safe, districts of Jung-gu and Nam-gu, as well as Ulju-gun, have highly vulnerable buildings with red and orange ratings, which include motor vehicles-related facilities, education and welfare facilities, and residential facilities. There has been evidence to prove that urban flood disaster affects topography and the environment, in addition to having a significant effect on adaptability depending on the facility groups that resulted from urbanization. This study is expected to serve as a scientific database for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to floods during land-use planning, which would eventually allow for systematic management of high-risk buildings through verification of location suitability of buildings by facility group.

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Women, Development, and Flooding Disaster Research in Nigeria: A Scoping Review

Environmental and Earth Sciences Research Journal ◽

10.18280/eesrj.080401 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 147-152

Author(s):

Adaku Jane Echendu

Keyword(s):

Risk Reduction ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Rural Women ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Disaster Response ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Disaster Mitigation ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sub Saharan

The growing threat of disasters caused by climate change, of which flooding is the most prevalent has led to a call for a change in the design of, and roll-out of disaster mitigation and response policies. A more inclusive approach to Disaster Risk Reduction has been advocated with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction calling for the involvement of women and marginalized groups for more effectiveness and efficiency. The rapidly urbanizing countries of sub-Saharan Africa are particularly vulnerable to the threats and impacts of disasters, including flooding, and women in these countries are differentially vulnerable and marginalized. In response to the call for the inclusion of women in disaster risk management, this scoping review seeks to understand to what extent Nigerian women have been engaged or included in urban flooding research. This review finds that very little research has been conducted on gender and flooding. In addition, 85% of the papers reviewed focus on rural women, while the prevalence and rising threats of flooding in urban areas are given little attention. As urban centers throughout the region are becoming more feminized, a better understanding of urban women’s experiences with flooding will help ensure a more inclusive and effective disaster response.

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A literature review: model of disaster risk reduction for decision support system

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202133104011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 331 ◽

pp. 04011

Author(s):

Soetjipto Jojok Widodo ◽

Hidayah Entin ◽

Sholikhah Faizatus

Keyword(s):

Decision Support ◽

Decision Support System ◽

Risk Reduction ◽

Support System ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Human Life ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Review Model ◽

The Right

Disaster is a threat to human life. Many losses are caused by disasters, namely loss of life, injured people, loss of homes, and others. In addition, the frequency and intensity of disasters are also increasing every year. Therefore, research on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is needed both to reduce disaster risk and to manage the disaster. The purpose of this research is to develop an appropriate DRR model in an area to assist decision-making in making policy. This research was compiled based on literature studies from various reputable journals to be used as a reference in the preparation of the right model. Then proceed with the development of a framework to model an efficient and effective DRR. The steps for making a holistic DRR model have been identified and the test design for the model has been determined, namely simulation, validation, and scenario. The recommendation given from this study is the preparation of a DSS (Decision Support System) as a tool for decision-makers to make policies regarding DRR-based regional development. This discussion will be continued in the next research by including case studies in certain urban areas.

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Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): a Case Study

Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) ◽

10.29313/gmhc.v7i3.5497 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Peter Davey

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Risk Reduction ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Local Community ◽

Local Level ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Mitigation Measures ◽

United Nations General ◽

The Impact

Climate change adaptation and mitigation measures a complicated process and community livelihoods are being seriously impacted. The current local community reality is that climate change and associated disasters are becoming more intense, unpredictable, frequent and costly impacting on rural and urban areas. Disaster Risk Reduction is very important. United Nations General Assembly already set the global policy with the hope that the impact of future disaster events on the community is substantially reduced. Solutions to internal refugee crises start at the local level and require that everyone plays a part: every city, every neighbourhood including farming areas, and every individual can contribute. Leaders must create spaces where everyone can live in safety, become self-reliant, and contribute to and participate in their local community, and not allow people to shift into slum areas after disasters strike. The UNISDR suggests community’s use of the recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction phases after a disaster to increase the resilience of nations and communities; through integrating disaster risk reduction measures into the restoration of physical infrastructure and societal systems, and into the revitalization of livelihoods, economies, and the environment.

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Analisis Longsor Cililin Dan Model Pengupayaan Kestabilan Lerengnya

Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Indonesia ◽

10.29122/jsti.v16i3.3419 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Wisyanto

Keyword(s):

Land Cover ◽

Risk Reduction ◽

Disaster Risk Reduction ◽

Disaster Risk ◽

Landslide Risk ◽

West Java ◽

Water Condition ◽

Reduction Program ◽

Landslide Risk Reduction

Landslides have occurred in various places in Indonesia. Likewise with West Java, there were many regions that has experienced repeated landslides. Having many experience of occurrences of landslides, we should have had a good landslide risk reduction program. Indeed, the incidence of landslides depends on many variables. Due to that condition, it may that a region would have different variable with another region. So it is impossible to generalize the implementation of a mitigation technology for all areas prone to landslides. Research of the Cililin's landslide is to anticipate the next disasters that may happen in around the area of 2013 Cililin Landslide. Through observation lithological conditions, water condition, land cover and landscape, as well as consideration of wide dimension of the building footing, the distance of building to the slopes and so forth, it has been determined some efforts of disaster risk reduction in the area around the landslide against the occurrence of potential landslide in the future.Bencana tanah longsor telah terjadi di berbagai tempat di Indonesia. Demikian halnya dengan Jawa Barat, tidak sedikit daerahnya telah berulang kali mengalami longsor. Seharusnya dengan telah banyaknya kejadian longsor, kita mampu mengupayakan program penurunan risiko longsor secara baik. Memang kejadian longsor bergantung pada banyak variabel, dimana dari satu daerah dengan daerah yang lain akan sangat memungkinkan mempunyai variabel yang berbeda, sehingga tidak mungkin kita membuat generalisasi penerapan suatu teknologi mitigasinya untuk semua daerah rawan longsor. Penelitian longsor di Cililin dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi terjadinya bencana di sekitar daerah Longsor Cililin 2013 yang lalu. Melalui pengamatan kondisi litologi, keairan, tutupan lahan dan bentang alam yang ada, serta pertimbangan akan dimensi luas pijakan bangunan, jarak batas bangunan dengan lereng dan lain sebagainya, telah ditentukan beberapa upaya penurunan risiko bencana di daerah sekitar longsor terhadap potensi kejadian longsor dimasa mendatang.Keywords: Landslide, risk reduction, footing of building, Cililin

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