International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples
With more frequent and more intense disasters, disaster risk reduction (DRR) has become increasingly important as a fundamental approach to sustainable development. Indigenous communities hold a unique position in DRR discourse in that they are often more vulnerable than non-Indigenous groups and ye...
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University of Western Ontario
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| description | With more frequent and more intense disasters, disaster risk reduction (DRR) has become increasingly important as a fundamental approach to sustainable development. Indigenous communities hold a unique position in DRR discourse in that they are often more vulnerable than non-Indigenous groups and yet also hold traditional knowledges that enable a greater understanding of hazards and disasters. This article provides an overview of multilateral agreements for incorporating Indigenous Peoples into wider debates on disaster policies as well as development agendas. Essential DRR strategies can be adapted for Indigenous communities through respect for Indigenous approaches in coordinating alliances; culturally appropriate incentives; accurate, appropriate, and ethical data collection; acknowledgment of Indigenous land use practices; use of Indigenous language, leadership, and institutions; collaboration with Indigenous knowledges; and acceptance of traditional healing approaches. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0d5d8dc7408a4bcaba508f242ff3738b2022-12-21T18:12:00ZengUniversity of Western OntarioInternational Indigenous Policy Journal1916-57811916-57812019-05-0110210.18584/iipj.2019.10.2.2International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous PeoplesSimon J. Lambert0John C. Scott1University of SaskatchewanCentre for Public Service CommunicationsWith more frequent and more intense disasters, disaster risk reduction (DRR) has become increasingly important as a fundamental approach to sustainable development. Indigenous communities hold a unique position in DRR discourse in that they are often more vulnerable than non-Indigenous groups and yet also hold traditional knowledges that enable a greater understanding of hazards and disasters. This article provides an overview of multilateral agreements for incorporating Indigenous Peoples into wider debates on disaster policies as well as development agendas. Essential DRR strategies can be adapted for Indigenous communities through respect for Indigenous approaches in coordinating alliances; culturally appropriate incentives; accurate, appropriate, and ethical data collection; acknowledgment of Indigenous land use practices; use of Indigenous language, leadership, and institutions; collaboration with Indigenous knowledges; and acceptance of traditional healing approaches.https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/iipj/vol10/iss2/2/Disaster risk reduction (DRR)disastersIndigenous PeoplesIndigenous communitiesIndigenous knowledgemultilateral organizationsunited nations |
| spellingShingle | Simon J. Lambert John C. Scott International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples International Indigenous Policy Journal Disaster risk reduction (DRR) disasters Indigenous Peoples Indigenous communities Indigenous knowledge multilateral organizations united nations |
| title | International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples |
| title_full | International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples |
| title_fullStr | International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples |
| title_full_unstemmed | International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples |
| title_short | International Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies and Indigenous Peoples |
| title_sort | international disaster risk reduction strategies and indigenous peoples |
| topic | Disaster risk reduction (DRR) disasters Indigenous Peoples Indigenous communities Indigenous knowledge multilateral organizations united nations |
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