Disaster Risk Reduction Concepts

The video discusses the increasing frequency and severity of disasters, largely due to climate change, and their significant humanitarian impact. It emphasizes that disasters are not natural but occur due to a lack of preparedness. Education is highlighted as a crucial tool in disaster risk reduction, providing life-saving skills and information. Schools should be built to withstand disasters, and disaster risk reduction should be integrated into school curricula. The video advocates for global integration of disaster preparedness measures, with UNESCO providing tools to aid this process.

What has contributed to the increased frequency and severity of disasters in recent years?

• Improved technology

• Decreased population

• Better infrastructure

• Climate change

Why are disasters not considered natural events?

• They are predictable

• They are always man-made

• They occur due to a lack of preparedness

• They are caused by supernatural forces

How can education contribute to disaster risk reduction?

• By reducing the number of students

• By increasing the number of schools

• By providing life-saving information and skills

• By focusing solely on academic subjects

What should schools do to ensure safety during disasters?

• Build taller buildings

• Introduce disaster risk reduction in curricula

• Focus on sports activities

• Increase the number of exams

What role does UNESCO play in disaster risk reduction?

• Providing tools for integrating disaster risk reduction into schools

• Building schools in disaster-prone areas

• Funding disaster relief efforts

• Training teachers in all subjects