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Redefining Preparedness in the Context of Climate Resilience: Focus on Rural Communities


Preparedness has long been associated with particular focus on drills, stockpiling, and the like. To be disaster and climate resilient, the idea of building a community culture is essential. In the Context of the Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030), how can preparedness for effective response and to "Build Back Better" in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction be embedded in a rural community? The paper looks into current good practices in early warning systems and disaster preparedness in both urban and rural settings. It then focuses on the case of San Francisco, an island municipality in Cebu province, Philippines. The case illustrates how neighboring rural communities can move towards resiliency and achieve human security, especially in a changing climate.


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