12 Questions
What does disaster risk governance at national, regional, and global levels help to achieve?
Prevention, mitigation, and response
Why is public and private investment in disaster risk reduction essential?
To enhance resilience of communities and countries
What is the purpose of strengthening disaster preparedness for response?
To take action in anticipation of events
How does the recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction phase provide an opportunity to 'build back better'?
By integrating disaster risk reduction into development measures
What does the Disaster Management Act 2005 mandate the government to carry out?
Recovery and reconstruction activities
What is included in the rehabilitation package for disaster-affected communities?
Reconstruction of physical and psychological infrastructure, economic, and social rehabilitation
What does 'physical rehabilitation' refer to in the context of disaster recovery?
Reconstruction of physical infrastructure with watershed management and canal irrigation
Which of the following is not explicitly referred to as a component in the Disaster Management Act 2005?
Recovery
What does disaster risk governance refer to?
Cooperation between public authorities, civil servants, media, private sector, and civil society
According to the Sendai Framework, what is necessary to foster collaboration and partnerships for disaster risk reduction?
Strengthening disaster risk governance
What is one of the emphasized actions in strengthening disaster risk governance according to the Sendai Framework?
Mainstream and integrate disaster risk reduction within all sectors
How does the Sendai Framework recommend empowering local authorities in disaster risk reduction efforts?
Through regulatory and financial mechanisms
Test your knowledge on disaster risk governance, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, rehabilitation, and investment in risk reduction. Explore the importance of collaboration and partnership in disaster risk management.
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