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Published on: July 24, 2016

Framework for integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge for disaster risk reduction.

Jessica Mercer1, Ilan Kelman, Lorin Taranis

  • 1Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, London, UK. jessica-mercer@hotmail.com

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This study presents a framework for integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge to enhance disaster risk reduction. It aims to reduce community vulnerability to environmental hazards, particularly in small island developing states.

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Published on: July 24, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Disaster Management
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Growing recognition of indigenous knowledge's value in disaster risk reduction (DRR).
  • Increasing advocacy for integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge in DRR.
  • Lack of a clear framework for this integration to reduce community vulnerability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a participatory framework for integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge.
  • To reduce community vulnerability to environmental hazards.
  • To address the need for and challenges of incorporating indigenous knowledge in DRR, especially in small island developing states.

Main Methods:

  • Participatory approach to knowledge integration.
  • Analysis of the need for and difficulties in incorporating indigenous knowledge.
  • Case study research in Papua New Guinea.

Main Results:

  • A novel framework for integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge in DRR is presented.
  • The framework facilitates the reduction of community vulnerability to environmental hazards.
  • Identified challenges and processes for successful integration.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework is a crucial first step towards effective integration of indigenous and scientific knowledge for DRR.
  • This integration can significantly enhance community resilience to environmental hazards.
  • Further research and application in diverse contexts are warranted.