The use of technology and innovative approaches in disaster and risk management: a characterization of Caribbean countries’ experiences

The application of technologies, research, development, promotion of innovative approaches and local knowledge to confront complex issues posed by hazards are important components of managing disaster risks and guiding informed decision-making. Hence commitments to support and enhance access to technologies and to foster innovative approaches to risk reduction, preparedness and resilient recovery are essential requirements for the management of current and future disasters in the Caribbean subregion. Considering the importance of Disaster and Risk Management (DRM), the aim of this study is to assess and discuss the application of technologies and innovative approaches related to DRM in the subregion. The study will consider the five pillars of DRM: risk identification, risk reduction, preparedness, financial protection and resilient recovery. It will examine the types of available and applied technologies, discuss selected innovative approaches, evaluate and recommend strategies to advance the use, accessibility and uptake of these in all five pillars of DRM in the Caribbean subregion. The research is expected to contribute to the ongoing global discussion on the use of technology and innovation for DRM, with special attention to the sustainable development challenges of the Caribbean Small Islands Developing States (SIDS).

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Fontes de Meira, Luciana, Bello, Omar
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	ECLAC 2020-09-08
Subjects:	DESASTRES NATURALES, PREVENCION DE DESASTRES, PREPARACION PARA CASOS DE DESASTRES, GESTION DE LOS RIESGOS, CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA, INNOVACIONES TECNOLOGICAS, TECNOLOGIA DE LA INFORMACION, TECNOLOGIA DE LAS COMUNICACIONES, INSTRUMENTOS FINANCIEROS, SEGURO CONTRA DESASTRES, SEGURIDAD SOCIAL, SALUD, EDUCACION, RECURSOS HIDRICOS, GESTION DE LA DEUDA, DEUDA EXTERNA, CEPAL, NATURAL DISASTERS, DISASTER PREVENTION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RISK MANAGEMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, DISASTER INSURANCE, SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH, EDUCATION, WATER RESOURCES, DEBT MANAGEMENT, EXTERNAL DEBT, ECLAC,
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/11362/45990
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