scholarly journals Active Role of Women in Disaster Prone Areas

Author(s):  
Ratnanik Ratnanik ◽  
Yulinda Erma Suryani

<em><span lang="EN-US">Indonesia is a country that has two (2) seasons, namely the rainy season and the dry season. Klaten Regency is close to Mount Merapi, east of the Klaten area close to the Dengkeng River and its tributaries. Disaster management law No. 4 of 2007 article 4 paragraph c states that ensuring the implementation of disaster management in a planned, integrated, coordinated and comprehensive manner and respecting local culture. This study discusses the higher vulnerability of women compared to men, so that it requires handling that requires more active roles of women residents or volunteers. The aim of this research is to see how active women's roles are in disaster disasters and what roles women play in the context of disasters. From the results of the study it can be concluded that the active role of women in disaster-prone areas in Klaten Regency has begun to be trained. Evidenced by joining the Disaster Risk Reduction Organization (OPRB) in Klaten</span></em>

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nonhlanhla A. Zamisa ◽  
Sybert Mutereko

Section 151(2) of the Constitution empowers municipalities in South Africa to pass disaster management-related by-laws. Such by-laws should be specific on the role of traditional leaders, owing to their authority and proximity to the people coupled with their constitutional mandate to preserve customs and traditions. However, their role is often not maximised because of vague and inadequate policies. There has been little or no scholarly attention to the role of traditional leadership and the policy and legal framework that guide their participation in disaster risk management. Employing a comprehensive content analysis of Ugu District Municipality Disaster Management By-law, this article assesses the adequacy of these by-laws on disaster risk governance in the context of collaboration disaster risk reduction. While the Ugu District Municipality Disaster Management By-law provides for the participation of traditional leadership, this study reveals that it is fraught with ambiguities and seemingly vague clauses. For instance, although in Article 5.1.1 the word ‘authorities’ is used, it is not clear whether this refers to traditional leadership or other entities at the local level. In addition, the composition of the Disaster Management Advisory Forum in Ugu does not explicitly include AmaKhosi. While these results add to the rapidly expanding field of disaster risk management, they also suggest several courses of action for policymakers at local government. Such actions might include, but not limited to, a review of the by-laws to address the lack of collaborative essence relative to traditional leaders for optimal disaster risk reduction initiatives targeting traditional communities.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syadza Alifa ◽  
Arif Wibowo

This research discusses about the role of vulnerable groups who are being Task Force in disaster management and disaster risk reduction efforts in Gunung Geulis Village, Bogor Region. This study examine the process of formation of the Task Force, the role of vulnerable groups into the Task Force, and the supporting factors and inhibiting factors of the vulnerable groups into the Task Force. This study is a descriptive study with qualitative methods. The methods used are observation, in-depth interviews, and the study of literature. The end results show that the involvement of vulnerable groups as Task Force has been suitable with the regulation, the Task Force from vulnerable groups are active in disaster management and disaster risk reduction efforts, and supporting factors are likely more as long as their needs are accommodated and customize the tasks according to their capacity.


Author(s):  
Reidar Staupe-Delgado ◽  
Olivier Rubin

AbstractIn this article, we set out to reconcile a general conceptualization of disaster temporalities by drawing on the epitome example of a creeping disaster, namely famine. Our argument is driven by the recognition that slowly manifesting disaster impacts pose distinct challenges for decision makers and researchers while there is a tendency for the disaster literature to overlook the role of disaster onset dynamics. More specifically and as a starting point, we identify four key themes that merit particular attention when dealing with creeping disasters: (1) our understanding of disaster as a phenomenon; (2) measurement and operationalization; (3) early warning and response; and (4) disaster management and termination. By integrating conceptual discussions of disaster with famine scholarship—a phenomenon often excluded from mainstream disaster research—this article provides fresh perspectives on disaster science as well as a number of implications for how we think about disaster risk reduction.


2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Maulana Istu Pradika ◽  
Sri Rum Giyarsih ◽  
Hartono Hartono

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research were  to analyzed the role of youth in disaster risk reduction in Kepuharjo, and  to analyzed the implications of the role of youth in disaster risk reduction to regional resilience in Kepuharjo.This research was qualitativedescriptive exposure. The approach of research was a study on the problems occured in the community. Data collection using  observation, in-depth interviews, documentary studies, and literature studies.The results showed that the youth play an active role in disaster risk reduction in Kepuharjo through several activities undertaken collaboratively with other elements of society, such as  socialization and training on disaster risk reduction, participatory mapping, monitoring and communications, simulation, community radio, and conservation and preservation.The role played by the youth in disaster risk reduction had some implications for the resiliency in Kepuharjo. Based on the five indicators HFA, four (4) indicators implicated were (1). Disaster risk reduction as a priority at local and national levels, (2). Identifying, assessing and monitoring disaster risks, (3). Using knowledge, innovation and education to developed  a culture of safety and resilience, and (4). Strengthening disaster preparation. There was no implication in fundamental risk factors reductionindicator for regional reciliency by the role of youth. Kepuharjo resiliency into the level 4, which was quite significant achievements had been obtained, but acknowledged that there were limitations to the commitment, financial resources or operational capacity.ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah  menganalisis peran pemuda dalam pengurangan risiko bencana di Desa Kepuharjo, dan  menganalisis implikasi peran pemuda dalam pengurangan risiko bencana terhadap ketahanan wilayah di Desa Kepuharjo.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pemaparan secara deskriptif. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pada suatu permasalahan yang terjadi di masyarakat. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini mengguakan observasi, wawancara mendalam, studi dokumentasi, dan studi kepustakaan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemuda berperan aktif dalam upaya pengurangan risiko bencana di Desa Kepuharjo, yaitu melalui  sosialisasi dan pelatihan PRB,  pemetaan partisipatif,  pemantauan dan komunikasi,  simulasi,  radio komunitas, dan  konservasi dan pelestarian.Peran yang dilakukan oleh pemuda dalam pengurangan risiko bencana memiliki implikasi terhadap ketahanan wilayah Desa Kepuharjo. Dari kelima indikator HFA, telah tercipta implikasi pada 4 (empat) indikator, yaitu (1).  Pengurangan risiko bencana merupakan sebuah prioritas lokal dan nasional, (2). Mengidentifikasi, menjajagi dan memonitor risiko-risiko bencana, (3). Menggunakan pengetahuan, inovasi dan pendidikan untuk membangun/mengembangkan budaya keselamatan dan ketahanan, dan (4).  Memperkuat kesiapsiagaan terhadap bencana. Pada indikator mengurangi faktor-faktor risiko yang mendasar, belum tercipta implikasi peran pemuda terhadap ketahanan wilayah.Ketahanan wilayah Desa Kepuharjo masuk ke dalam level 4, yaitu capaian yang cukup berarti telah diperoleh, tetapi diakui ada keterbatasan dalam komitmen, sumberdaya finansial ataupun kapasitas operasional


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Rubaidi Rubaidi

This paper thoroughly discusses the role of Islamic education institutions in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). This field-based research paper takes the locus of MIN Jejeran, Pleret, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The program adapted from Kemendiknas policies takes “Sekolah Siaga Bencana” as the theme. In the midst of disaster phenomena in various regions in Indonesia, MIN Jejeran not only plays an active role in DRR conceptually in the form of integration of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum, but also increases the level of action in the field. This paper limits only photographing the Earthquake of PRB integration effort into the PAI curriculum to international recognition. This reseach contributes the role of Islamic educational institution to the disaster risk reduction.


AMBIO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl C. Anderson ◽  
Fabrice G. Renaud

AbstractNature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as sustainable approaches to address societal challenges. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has benefited by moving away from purely ‘grey’ infrastructure measures towards NbS. However, this shift also furthers an increasing trend of reliance on public acceptance to plan, implement and manage DRR measures. In this review, we examine how unique NbS characteristics relate to public acceptance through a comparison with grey measures, and we identify influential acceptance factors related to individuals, society, and DRR measures. Based on the review, we introduce the PA-NbS model that highlights the role of risk perception, trust, competing societal interests, and ecosystem services. Efforts to increase acceptance should focus on providing and promoting awareness of benefits combined with effective communication and collaboration. Further research is required to understand interconnections among identified factors and how they can be leveraged for the success and further uptake of NbS.


Author(s):  
Tigere Chagutah

Southern Africa has frequently been struck by damaging climate hazards which increasingly continue to threaten sustainable development efforts. Ominously, climate models predict that the incidence of major ‘wet’ events, such as floods and cyclones will increase in frequency against the background of a changing climate. Unfortunately, local mechanisms for communicating and raising public awareness of the consequent risks and appropriate risk reduction options remain weak. At the core of policy responses to the threat posed by climate related hazards, the South African government has adopted a disaster risk reduction approach to disaster management. This article details how, among many other measures to limit the adverse impacts of natural hazards, South Africa’s National Disaster Management Framework calls for the implementation of effective public awareness activities to increase the knowledge among communities of the risks they face and what risk-minimising actions they can take. Emphasis is laid on the importance of information provision and knowledge building among at-risk communities. Citing established theories and strategies, the author proposes a participatory development communication approach through Development Support Communication strategies for the provision of disaster risk reduction public awareness activities by government and other disaster risk reduction role-players in South Africa. By way of a review of completed studies and literature, the article provides guidance on the planning and execution of successful public communication campaigns and also discusses the constraints of communication campaigns as an intervention for comprehensive disaster risk reduction.


Author(s):  
Dejo Olowu

At the World Conference on Disaster Reduction, Hyogo, Japan, in January 2005, the international community adopted a 10-year plan to make the world safer from disasters. The resultant Hyogo Framework for Action is the global blueprint for disaster risk reduction with the goal of substantially reducing disaster losses in human lives and socio-economic assets. What is the signi!cance of the HFA for the adoption of disaster prevention, management and risk reduction frameworks in African States? Since 2005, what has been the attitude of African States to the promise of the HFA? In terms of policy and planning, how should African States engage the HFA towards securing human lives and properties against natural and human-induced disasters? With the myriad challenges of mass poverty and underdevelopment across Africa, what implications does the HFA hold for disaster risk reduction and management in African States? This article attempts to address this plethora of questions, drawing on lessons learned in Africa and beyond. The article examines the background of the HFA and its progress in shaping the global policy agenda towards disaster management and reduction. While the article acknowledges some of the inherent weaknesses in the promise of the HFA, it nonetheless accentuates its inimitable implications for broad legal and policy strategies towards ameliorating the usual horrific aftermath of disasters in Africa.


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