The Implication of Hyogo Framework for Action for Disaster Resilience Education

Zhou, Lei, Perera, Srinath, Jayawickrama, Janaka and Adeniyi, Onaopepo (2014) The Implication of Hyogo Framework for Action for Disaster Resilience Education. Procedia Economics and Finance, 18. pp. 576-583. ISSN 2212-5671

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Abstract

The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) is the first global strategy to provide a detailed work plan for different sectors and actors to work on disaster risk reduction. Although, the Priority Action 3 of the HFA demand for a global call to governments and others to use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. Evidence suggests that there are only very few effective initiatives that have been implemented by stakeholders and especially in the higher education sector where the future policy makers and practitioners are trained. This creates a significant challenge as the ten year plan of the HFA is coming to an end in 2015. This paper attempts to view the world in post-HFA and suggested a framework on mapping and integrating disaster risk reduction into formal, informal and non-formal education at policy, practice and community levels. A case study approach was used to examine how the HFA has been embraced into disaster resilience related higher education programme. The study argues that integrating disaster resilience into education is a key factor for reducing the adverse impact of future disasters. The suggested framework provides an insight into current gaps in knowledge, innovation and education and proposes solutions for effective integration of disaster resilience education at all levels.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Hyogo Framework for Action, disaster resilience, disaster preparedness, educational programme
Subjects: K900 Others in Architecture, Building and Planning
L100 Economics
N300 Finance
X200 Research and Study Skills in Education
X900 Others in Education
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Architecture and Built Environment
Depositing User: Srinath Perera
Date Deposited: 21 Jan 2015 16:49
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2023 16:15
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/21201

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