Addressing false information through local capacity building in community-based disaster risk management

Area of Science:

• Disaster Management
• Risk Communication
• Community Resilience

Background:

• Climate-related disasters necessitate effective disaster management.
• Misinformation during crises fuels anxiety and hinders preparedness.
• Social media's role in information dissemination requires careful management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe local capacity building strategies for addressing false information in disaster risk management.
• To enhance community-based disaster risk management practices.
• To improve disaster communication and coordination.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative approach utilizing secondary data analysis.
• Integrative literature review of existing research.
• Analysis of community-based disaster risk management strategies.

Main Results:

• Local capacity building is crucial for preventing misinformation spread.
• Digital and media literacy education empowers individuals to verify information.
• Establishing local communication networks and leveraging trusted leaders enhances information accuracy.

Conclusions:

• Strengthening local capacity is essential for effective disaster management.
• Community-based training and reliable communication channels improve resilience.
• Collaborative efforts and transparent communication foster public trust during crises.