Children's Participation In Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change

• 2009

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• Thomas Tanner; Mercedes Garcia; Jimena Lazcano; Fatima Molina; Grace Molina; Gonzalo Rodriguez

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This article describes how children can help their communities prepare for disasters and adapt to climate change. Kids have unique ideas and energy that can help with disaster risk reduction. Action that involves both adults and children is required to provide wider and more support for building stronger, safer communities for everyone.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Risk Reduction Behavior

Institutions: International Institute for Environment and Development

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