Cultural competency for disaster risk reduction, recovery and long-term preparedness pathways

26 May 2017
11:15 - 11:30
Expo Center Main Foyer view map
Organizer(s)
Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network
Contact
Julie Maldonado,
Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network,
jkmaldo@gmail.com
Participation: Public
Accessible: Yes
Primary floor language: English
Interpretation: No
ISL Interpretation: No
Live Broadcast: No
Remote Participation: No

This presentation will discuss how programs that engage local communities and integrate cultural priorities and values can accomplish key DRR and climate change adaptation goals. It will identify and demonstrate strategies for competently integrating cultural worldviews, local economic and non-economic value systems, and priorities into DRR based on a broad set of case studies.

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Cultural competency for disaster risk reduction, recovery and long-term preparedness pathways