Bringing together global efforts to enhance the implementation of warnings in managing vulnerabilities,hazards,risks,and disasters is essential to saving lives and for long-term vulnerability reduction.Ten years into ...Bringing together global efforts to enhance the implementation of warnings in managing vulnerabilities,hazards,risks,and disasters is essential to saving lives and for long-term vulnerability reduction.Ten years into the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030(SFDRR),there has been a renewed focus on warnings following the 2022 announcement by the United Nations Secretary-General of the five-year goal of Early Warnings for All.Delivering on Target G of the SFDRR has subsequently generated significant outcomes,however substantial gaps remain with implementing effective early warning systems(EWS).This article charts the policy evolution of warnings within the UN context and outlines the progress and remaining gaps of EWS in the SFDRR to date.Three key gaps that hinder the effective delivery of SFDRR and beyond are identified:(1)the need for common understanding of warning processes and terminology,such as multi-hazard EWS,and further elucidation of indicators used to measure and chart progress;(2)the need to mobilize and strengthen existing EWS,many of which are not formally recognized yet do the work of warnings across actors and entities,especially in fragile or resource-poor contexts;and(3)the need to foster collaboration between the multitude of actors and approaches involved in all forms of warnings,including people-centered warnings to address diversity and inclusivity,and integrate top-down and bottom-up approaches across sectors.Significant barriers to working across the numerous silos(institutional,geographical,political,and scientific)must be overcome to generate effective people-centered multi-hazard EWS to support disaster risk reduction in the future.Recommendations on how to fill these gaps in future frameworks are provided,to support people-centered,integrated warnings for all.展开更多
Bangladesh,an emerging economy,is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change.Communities living in climate hotspots experience severe consequences,and different groups within these communiti...Bangladesh,an emerging economy,is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change.Communities living in climate hotspots experience severe consequences,and different groups within these communities are vulnerable in distinct ways.Few studies have explored gender-based vulnerability and adaptive livelihoods among coastal communities in Bangladesh,often neglecting resilience in relation to gender,ethnicity,and social class.This study aims to fill that gap by identifying vulnerabilities,climate-smart livelihood options,and the challenges related to the inclusion of marginalized and ethnic minority groups.The study was conducted in Debhata Upazila,and Satkhira Sadar Upazila in the Satkhira district of Bangladesh,using a mixed-methods approach comprising both quantitative and qualitative assessments.A total of 140 household surveys,14 focus group discussions(FGDs),and 14 key informant interviews(KIIs)were conducted.The analysis of socio-economic conditions-including factors such as education,family size,income,and occupation-revealed significant variations among rural,urban,and ethnic minority groups.The study shows that different groups in the area face disproportionate impacts of climate change.The severity of these impacts varies across the two areas,with soil salinity,heat stress,cyclones,and floods affecting them to different degrees.Saline-tolerant crop varieties and homestead gardening have emerged as common climate-smart practices.Women-led businesses,including poultry farming,tailoring,and cattle rearing,present diverse opportunities.Off-farm options such as handicrafts,technical skills,and small businesses offer potential avenues for economic diversification.Perceptions regarding the availability,access,and challenges of public services reveal regional disparities.Women’s mobility also differs significantly across the two areas.Access to drinking water remains a critical issue,with challenges exacerbated by salinity intrusion,groundwater depletion,and the presence of arsenic.People from ethnic communities face limited access to resources,infrastructure,and social services,which hinders their ability to cope with climate-related shocks.The study highlights the importance of tailored training programs,the promotion of climate-resilient livelihoods,and equitable access to public services to improve the overall well-being of disadvantaged groups.Integrating these initiatives can foster a more inclusive approach to climate resilience,ensuring that no segment of the population is left behind.展开更多
Floods affect more people globally than any other type of natural hazard.Great potential exists for new technologies to support flood disaster risk reduction.In addition to existing expert-based data collection and an...Floods affect more people globally than any other type of natural hazard.Great potential exists for new technologies to support flood disaster risk reduction.In addition to existing expert-based data collection and analysis,direct input from communities and citizens across the globe may also be used to monitor,validate,and reduce flood risk.New technologies have already been proven to effectively aid in humanitarian response and recovery.However,while ex-ante technologies are increasingly utilized to collect information on exposure,efforts directed towards assessing and monitoring hazards and vulnerability remain limited.Hazard model validation and social vulnerability assessment deserve particular attention.New technologies offer great potential for engaging people and facilitating the coproduction of knowledge.展开更多
文摘Bringing together global efforts to enhance the implementation of warnings in managing vulnerabilities,hazards,risks,and disasters is essential to saving lives and for long-term vulnerability reduction.Ten years into the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030(SFDRR),there has been a renewed focus on warnings following the 2022 announcement by the United Nations Secretary-General of the five-year goal of Early Warnings for All.Delivering on Target G of the SFDRR has subsequently generated significant outcomes,however substantial gaps remain with implementing effective early warning systems(EWS).This article charts the policy evolution of warnings within the UN context and outlines the progress and remaining gaps of EWS in the SFDRR to date.Three key gaps that hinder the effective delivery of SFDRR and beyond are identified:(1)the need for common understanding of warning processes and terminology,such as multi-hazard EWS,and further elucidation of indicators used to measure and chart progress;(2)the need to mobilize and strengthen existing EWS,many of which are not formally recognized yet do the work of warnings across actors and entities,especially in fragile or resource-poor contexts;and(3)the need to foster collaboration between the multitude of actors and approaches involved in all forms of warnings,including people-centered warnings to address diversity and inclusivity,and integrate top-down and bottom-up approaches across sectors.Significant barriers to working across the numerous silos(institutional,geographical,political,and scientific)must be overcome to generate effective people-centered multi-hazard EWS to support disaster risk reduction in the future.Recommendations on how to fill these gaps in future frameworks are provided,to support people-centered,integrated warnings for all.
文摘Bangladesh,an emerging economy,is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change.Communities living in climate hotspots experience severe consequences,and different groups within these communities are vulnerable in distinct ways.Few studies have explored gender-based vulnerability and adaptive livelihoods among coastal communities in Bangladesh,often neglecting resilience in relation to gender,ethnicity,and social class.This study aims to fill that gap by identifying vulnerabilities,climate-smart livelihood options,and the challenges related to the inclusion of marginalized and ethnic minority groups.The study was conducted in Debhata Upazila,and Satkhira Sadar Upazila in the Satkhira district of Bangladesh,using a mixed-methods approach comprising both quantitative and qualitative assessments.A total of 140 household surveys,14 focus group discussions(FGDs),and 14 key informant interviews(KIIs)were conducted.The analysis of socio-economic conditions-including factors such as education,family size,income,and occupation-revealed significant variations among rural,urban,and ethnic minority groups.The study shows that different groups in the area face disproportionate impacts of climate change.The severity of these impacts varies across the two areas,with soil salinity,heat stress,cyclones,and floods affecting them to different degrees.Saline-tolerant crop varieties and homestead gardening have emerged as common climate-smart practices.Women-led businesses,including poultry farming,tailoring,and cattle rearing,present diverse opportunities.Off-farm options such as handicrafts,technical skills,and small businesses offer potential avenues for economic diversification.Perceptions regarding the availability,access,and challenges of public services reveal regional disparities.Women’s mobility also differs significantly across the two areas.Access to drinking water remains a critical issue,with challenges exacerbated by salinity intrusion,groundwater depletion,and the presence of arsenic.People from ethnic communities face limited access to resources,infrastructure,and social services,which hinders their ability to cope with climate-related shocks.The study highlights the importance of tailored training programs,the promotion of climate-resilient livelihoods,and equitable access to public services to improve the overall well-being of disadvantaged groups.Integrating these initiatives can foster a more inclusive approach to climate resilience,ensuring that no segment of the population is left behind.
基金Funding from the global Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance
文摘Floods affect more people globally than any other type of natural hazard.Great potential exists for new technologies to support flood disaster risk reduction.In addition to existing expert-based data collection and analysis,direct input from communities and citizens across the globe may also be used to monitor,validate,and reduce flood risk.New technologies have already been proven to effectively aid in humanitarian response and recovery.However,while ex-ante technologies are increasingly utilized to collect information on exposure,efforts directed towards assessing and monitoring hazards and vulnerability remain limited.Hazard model validation and social vulnerability assessment deserve particular attention.New technologies offer great potential for engaging people and facilitating the coproduction of knowledge.
