scholarly journals Social Work Profession and Disaster Risk Reduction in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Sajjad Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Ibrar ◽  
Hamid Alam
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Professional Social Worker

There is a long history of Social Work, helping the weaker sections of society and those who are affected by disasters - natural or man-made. Historical records reveal that social workers have been part of the disaster relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts because they are equipped with the required knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study is to get acquaintance about the need and importance of social work profession in disaster risk reduction in Pakistan. In addition, it also identifies the responsibilities of professional social worker in disaster mitigation and management. This study concludes that Pakistan, due to its geographical and climatic conditions is faced with disasters like earthquake, floods, windstorms, avalanches, cyclones, storms, droughts, landslides, tsunamis and epidemics. Therefore, social workers have to play an effective role in pre and post disaster period. The study recommends that social workers should make their theoretical base strong by equipping themselves with up-dated knowledge, skills and use of the new techniques of social work for the rehabilitation of individuals, groups and communities affected by the disasters.

scholarly journals Social Work Profession and Disaster Risk Reduction in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjad Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Ibrar ◽  
Hamid Alam
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Professional Social Worker

There is a long history of Social Work, helping the weaker sections of society and those who are affected by disasters - natural or man-made. Historical records reveal that social workers have been part of the disaster relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts because they are equipped with the required knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study is to get acquaintance about the need and importance of social work profession in disaster risk reduction in Pakistan. In addition, it also identifies the responsibilities of professional social worker in disaster mitigation and management. This study concludes that Pakistan, due to its geographical and climatic conditions is faced with disasters like earthquake, floods, windstorms, avalanches, cyclones, storms, droughts, landslides, tsunamis and epidemics. Therefore, social workers have to play an effective role in pre and post disaster period. The study recommends that social workers should make their theoretical base strong by equipping themselves with up-dated knowledge, skills and use of the new techniques of social work for the rehabilitation of individuals, groups and communities affected by the disasters.

scholarly journals Resilience and disaster risk reduction: an etymological journey

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2707-2716 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. E. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Sustainability Science ◽  
Dynamic Equilibrium ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
General Systems Theory ◽  
General Systems ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rich History

Abstract. This paper examines the development over historical time of the meaning and uses of the term resilience. The objective is to deepen our understanding of how the term came to be adopted in disaster risk reduction and resolve some of the conflicts and controversies that have arisen when it has been used. The paper traces the development of resilience through the sciences, humanities, and legal and political spheres. It considers how mechanics passed the word to ecology and psychology, and how from there it was adopted by social research and sustainability science. As other authors have noted, as a concept, resilience involves some potentially serious conflicts or contradictions, for example between stability and dynamism, or between dynamic equilibrium (homeostasis) and evolution. Moreover, although the resilience concept works quite well within the confines of general systems theory, in situations in which a systems formulation inhibits rather than fosters explanation, a different interpretation of the term is warranted. This may be the case for disaster risk reduction, which involves transformation rather than preservation of the "state of the system". The article concludes that the modern conception of resilience derives benefit from a rich history of meanings and applications, but that it is dangerous – or at least potentially disappointing – to read to much into the term as a model and a paradigm.

scholarly journals Assessment of Spatial Plan Quality Based on Disaster Risk Reduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
Rizki Kirana Yuniartanti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Plan Quality ◽  
Eurasian Plate ◽  
Scoring Method ◽  
High Level ◽  
Spatial Plan

Abstract The island of Bali and its surroundings are part of Indonesia's seismotectonic. This area is traversed by the Mediterranean land line and subduction zone caused by the collision between the Eurasian Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate. Such conditions have been faced by Bali Island as one of the regions that has a high level of seismicity. Hazard potencies in Bali Island especially Karangasem Regency effects disaster prone level. The high level of disaster prone in Karangasem Regency requires disaster preparedness in pre disaster step. Emergency, rehabilitation, and reconstruction responses are not effective responses because these steps need expensive funding and investment. Preparedness efforts in pre-disaster are carried out through enhancement of quality spatial plans based on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Spatial plan contains spatial pattern (land use) plan and development of mitigation infrastructure to reduce disaster risk. Research objectives is resulting a guideline for Karangasem Regency Government to implement spatial planning based on DRR. The research assesses quality spatial plans based on hazard potential and DRR that uses scoring method according to availability and complatility criteria. The result is quality level of Karangasem Spatial Plan and recommendation to improve spatial plan quality based on DRR. Keywords: Disaster, Mitigation, and Spatial

scholarly journals Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation in Indonesia: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dumilah Ayuningtyas ◽  
Sri Windiarti ◽  
M. Sapoan Hadi ◽  
Ulya Uti Fasrini ◽  
Sandra Barinda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Remote Areas

Background: The tectonic activities at the meeting points of three large plates make Indonesia a high-risk disaster-prone area. Nevertheless, disaster risk reduction efforts in various regions of Indonesia are still lacking, in terms of both knowledge and the ability to analyze disaster risks. This study examines the implementation of disaster preparedness and mitigation in Indonesia. Methods: The method used in this study was narrative review. The authors collected the articles through searching for 3 data sources from 2016–2019 using Google Scholar, iSeek, and Microsoft Academic. Content analysis of all information to obtain the thematic phenomena of this study completed the methodological approach. Results: After applying the exclusion criteria and removing duplicates, six studies remained that focused on disaster mitigation in remote areas of Indonesia. Implementation of regulation and policy framework in disaster management is not yet optimal. Disaster preparedness and mitigation is characterized by the low utilization of technology and information related to the disaster, and various obstacles in the process of evacuation and transportation. Promoting local wisdom and enhancing it through integrating science can increase disaster resilience. Conclusion: The existence of a disaster-resilient village is very influential in community preparedness in dealing with disasters and other emergencies. This study provides some recommendations for disaster risk reduction: a) strengthening policies related to evacuation procedures in the health sector by local government, b) integrating transportation modes in remote areas, c) enhancing all parties with education and training, d) establishing community-based information systems; and e) strengthening the disaster resilience of villages.

scholarly journals Program Berbasis Masyarakat dalam Upaya Pengurangan Risiko Bencana di Kabupaten Pandeglang

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Anita Yunia ◽  
Janette Maria Pinariya ◽  
Diandra Forceila ◽  
Lystia Ivana
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Communication Channel ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rare Phenomena ◽  
The Impact

Since 1950, the need for global economy related to natural disasters has increased 14 fold. The natural disaster that occured in 2018, put Indonesia into the country with the highest number of victims in the world, which was caused by three rare phenomena. This study discusses about the Desa Tangguh Bencana program as a strategic step for community-based disaster risk reduction in the Pandeglang Regency, which is one of the areas that has the impact of damage and casualties from the tsunami phenomenon in the Sunda Strait. This study aims to obtain information about the activity steps and communication strategies of the program which refers to the concept of disaster mitigation according to George D. Haddow and Kim S. Haddow in 2014. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with an interpretive paradigm. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and other supporting documents, which were analyzed using the Miles & Huberman method and tested for credibility by triangulation of sources. The results showed that community participation in this program is the main key as a planning initiator to the implementing activities. These disaster risk reduction efforts are carried out by identifying community risks, determining action plans, funding, involving opinion leaders as parties raised by the community, forming messages, to the communication channel mechanism.

scholarly journals Challenges and Technical Advances in Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWSs)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duminda Perera ◽  
Ousmane Seidou ◽  
Jetal Agnihotri ◽  
Hamid Mehmood ◽  
Mohamed Rasmy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Warning Systems

Flood early warning systems (FEWSs)—one of the most common flood-impact mitigation measures—are currently in operation globally. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) strongly advocates for an increase in their availability to reach the targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comprehensive FEWS consists of four components, which includes (1) risk knowledge, (2) monitoring and forecasting, (3) warning, dissemination, and communication, and (4) response capabilities. Operational FEWSs have varying levels of complexity, depending on available data, adopted technology, and know-how. There are apparent differences in sophistication between FEWSs in developed countries that have the financial capabilities, technological infrastructure, and human resources and developing countries where FEWSs tend to be less advanced. Fortunately, recent advances in remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), information technologies, and social media are leading to significant changes in the mechanisms of FEWSs and provide the opportunity for all FEWSs to gain additional capability. These technologies are an opportunity for developing countries to overcome the technical limitations that FEWSs have faced so far. This chapter aims to discuss the challenges in FEWSs in brief and exposes technological advances and their benefits in flood forecasting and disaster mitigation.

scholarly journals Report of Alliance of International Science Organizations on Disaster Risk Reduction (ANSO-DRR) Conference 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8772
Author(s):  
Emily Ying Yang Chan ◽  
Chi Shing Wong ◽  
Kevin Kei Ching Hung ◽  
Gretchen Kalonji ◽  
Peng Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Multidisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Umbrella Organization ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Belt And Road

This article summarizes the proceedings of the four-session meeting (webinar) conducted by the Alliance of International Science Organizations on Disaster Risk Reduction (ANSO-DRR) on 18 May 2020. ANSO-DRR is an international, nonprofit and nongovernmental scientific alliance bringing together academies of science, research organizations and universities which share a strong interest in disaster risk reduction in the regions along the land-based and maritime routes of the Belt and Road Initiative. ANSO-DRR convenes an annual meeting to review its work progress and discuss its scientific programs. The first session was the opening statements and was followed by the introduction and updates on ANSO-DRR in the second session. The third session was the depiction of the big picture of ANSO, the umbrella organization of ANSO-DRR, led by the Assistant Executive Director of ANSO, while the fourth session was a presentation of perspectives on the strategic development of ANSO-DRR. One of ANSO-DRR’s key strategies is to enhance disaster mitigation and response through multidisciplinary cooperation among disaster and healthcare sciences (i.e., health emergency and disaster risk management (Health-EDRM)). It aims to enhance DRR efforts by performing as an instrument in connecting people along the Belt and Road regions, focusing on DRR resource and database development, involving higher education institutions in DRR efforts and increasing disaster resilience in built infrastructures.

scholarly journals KAPASITAS DAERAH BANJARNEGARA DALAM PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA ALAM TANAH LONGSOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Amni Zarkasyi Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Capacity Assessment ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Hyogo Framework For Action

Capacity assessment is a parameter in determining the success of disaster risk reduction. The reference for the assessment of capacity in Indonesia is the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) agreed by 160 countries in disaster risk reduction efforts. The implementation of the HFA in Indonesia is ACT 24/2007 about the disaster relief. The capacity assessment was conducted to find out how disaster mitigation efforts in Banjarnegara by looking at disaster mitigation priorities. The purpose of this study was to describe the score capacity in disaster management and disaster risk reduction efforts.The results of this research is the capacity score disaster relief in the region reached 70.46% from 88 indicators so that fall into the category B. It means capacity in Banjarnegara district into disaster management can already be said either. From these results, the main concern is the basic risk factors reduce the efforts through the establishment of "Desa Tangguh Bencana".

scholarly journals MITIGATION OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN PANGANDARAN REGENCY

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramadhan Pancasilawan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The Government

The government has a function to protect its people, including managing the disaster. The function of government in natural disaster management is a function that is expected to be carried out with full commitment. Disaster management is an activity carried out comprehensively and there is a need for active stakeholder involvement. Pangandaran Regency is a disaster-prone area. This article aims to describe the mitigation launched by the Pangandaran Regency government to reduce disaster risk using a Qualitative approach and observation, interview and literature study. Pangandaran Regency has been stretched to get out of the tsunami disaster that had occurred. Even mitigation efforts have been carried out with the involvement of various stakeholders in Pangandaran Regency. With mitigation, disaster risk reduction can be done. Therefore the government should make efforts to overcome disaster risk through the Mitigation Program by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The disaster mitigation program consists of two types namely Mitigation with a Structural approach and namely mitigation by focusing on physical development, such as the construction of temporary evacuation sites or the construction of an early warning system (EAS). Then the other form is Non-Structural mitigation which is mitigation carried out in the form of non-physical development, such as disaster education to school children and also to the community through activities carried out by mothers. Disaster training is given to private parties to understand disaster in Pangandaran.Keywords: Disaster, Mitigation, Risk Reduction, Management Disaster, Pangandaran  

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