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Citizen disaster science education for effective disaster risk reduction in developing countries

  • University of Bristol

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Abstract

This paper briefly discusses on the recent scenario in sustainable development goals and disaster risk reduction initiatives. Recent reports state that achievement of the target of SDG on 2030 is questionable however several strategies are placed internationally and locally. It raises the issue on paradigm shift in public awareness through citizen disaster science education, which will provide basic science behind any disaster of their locality that help in taking decisions in reducing exposure, improving preparedness and reaction, response and recovery to any disaster.

Original languageEnglish
Article number12
Number of pages4
JournalGeoenvironmental Disasters
Volume7
Issue number1
Early online date3 Apr 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Citizen science
  • Community participation
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Sustainable development goals

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