Before You Put On That Mask
I get it. You want to do *anything* you can to prevent the spread of this virus to you and your loved ones.
But before you put it on, PLEASE keep the following in mind:
(10 points)
How do we reach, engage, and empower local communities in #DRR disaster risk reduction? Esp in complex multi-actor environments
The multi-disciplinary approach of the @eu_echo@improdiret project presented at the final conference.
W/ @AbbyMuricho @sjirkmeijer @GlerumPeter
A pleasure to have you with us @namelessjayhawk! Stories and story telling are not only important to showcase the project, but actually a key part of building #awareness#preparedness and #DRR
A great day of conversations with the @improdiret team in #Ukraine. So many cool #stories, there's never enough time to tell them all! Thanks to @k_meesters and @bvdwalle for the opportunity.
The next generation is the cornerstone of any project that aims to make a lasting,sustainable impact. A key point of the @HumTechLab approach.
No different in @improdiret project: creating a shift in #RiskAwareness & #DisasterRiskReduction starts w/ including & empowering #youth
Solotvyno teachers actively participate in a conference to solve the complex problems related to the prevailing land subsidence #risks - the @improdiret Risk Evaluation Approach results based on their hardwork was presented @AbbyMuricho
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of three new Directors to our European Business. Please join us in welcoming @GlerumPeter@ruterdelyi and @sjirkmeijer to the team. Read about their new roles here bit.ly/2TAXJPj
#InSupportOfScience#JaroslavMysiak urged scientists to focus on interdependencies and interconnectedness of disaster risks and insuring ecosystem services. He also urged scientists to be more accountable to the society.
#resilience involves people developing a culture of preparedness – not only the community – it should also be businesses, hospitals, the mayor and many other decision-makers in a complex system.
#InSupportOfScience#JaroslavMysiak gave numerous examples of innovative scientific research on trend analysis (IDPs and slow and onset disasters), remotesensing (Copernicus), impact assessments on businesses, households, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Scientists should not only provide evidence on hazards, especially when there’s #DeepUncertainty, but should provide evidence on how we can reduce vulnerability of people.
Scientists should not only provide evidence on hazards, especially when there’s #DeepUncertainty, but should provide evidence on how we can reduce vulnerability of people.
#resilience involves people developing a culture of preparedness – not only the community – it should also be businesses, hospitals, the mayor and many other decision-makers in a complex system.