Chapter 1: Localizing the Sendai Framework to achieve Resilient Cities and Territories
Chapter 1: Localizing the Sendai Framework to achieve Resilient Cities and Territories
The lectures in this Chapter provide an introduction to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), its key concepts, and the importance of resilience building for local and regional governments. It discusses the important link disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience building have with other global agendas, illustrating how DRR and resilience action supports and should be integrated into the equitable and sustainable development of cities and territories.
Warm-up: Introduction WAR M-U P
15-20 min
Video
Video: Localizing the SFDRR
For an introduction to the module and the localization of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, please use the video developed by UCLG, UNDRR, and UN-Habitat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSqFvmT1E-Q
Self-introduction & discussion After the video, invite participants to introduce themselves. The aim in this introductory section should be: •
Brief presentation of the participants
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Learning in what way participants are involved in disaster risk reduction and resilience in their cities and territories
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Learning what they would like to achieve from this training/learning module
Lectures 1 and 2 expand on the ideas presented in the video, providing further information to facilitate a discussion with participants or expand on specific concepts, following the introduction of participants.
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