TRADITIONAL AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Heeey there! Yawnnnn Welcome to EGreenNews! Ariel here, with my AI bestie Ariel and booth are computer generated avatars made in a computer, can you believe that? Today, let's talk about traditional and indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction! Anywayss, buckle up! ARIEL 2: Mmmhmm! Leans in Did you know that indigenous and local communities have developed incredible knowledge over centuries about preparing for and responding to disasters? Wild, right? ARIEL 1: Sooo... like, old wisdom can actually help us with modern problems? Seriously? ARIEL 2: Ooooh! Absolutely! The article we just checked out emphasizes how valuable this traditional knowledge is for disaster risk reduction (DRR). It's not about choosing between science and tradition, but about making them work together! ARIEL 1: Hmm, so it's like having two different sets of tools to tackle disasters? ARIEL 2: Exactly! The article gives guidance on how to use the Sendai Framework – a global plan for reducing disaster risk – and turn it into real action, with a big focus on using traditional and indigenous knowledge. ARIEL 1: Okay, so how can this old wisdom actually help us reduce the impact of disasters? ARIEL 2: Well, it can help in many ways! It can give us insights on how to prepare for disasters, how to reduce their impact, and how to respond effectively when they strike. ARIEL 1: Like, do they have special ways of predicting disasters or something? ARIEL 2: Sometimes, yes! But it's also about understanding the local environment really well, knowing how to build in a way that can withstand local hazards, and having community systems in place to help each other out. Formed over centuries and adapted to local cultures and environments, the term “Traditional Knowledge” refers to the knowledge, practices, and behaviours of indigenous and local communities all around the world. In the context of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Traditional Knowledge lies in the accumulated experience that comes with the close relationship of Indigenous communities to their environment, formed through successive trials and errors over generations. The Words into Action: Using Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges for Disaster Risk Reduction guide argues that we need the space for traditional and scientific knowledge to co-exist. It gives guidance in translating the Sendai Framework into credible and implementable actions for DRR with a focus on the application of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges. It outlines possible ways in which this knowledge can be used to reduce, prepare for and respond to disasters and provides a methodology to include aspects of Traditional Knowledge in decision-making. It is also filled with practical guidance for stakeholders in the DRR community, including administrative bodies, disaster risk management professionals, local people and indigenous communities, among many others. ARIEL 1: So it's about having a deep connection with the land and the community? ARIEL 2: Precisely! The article even provides a method for including traditional knowledge in the decision-making process for disaster risk reduction. It's about respecting this knowledge and making sure it's part of the plan. ARIEL 1: That makes sense. It's about listening to the people who have lived in these areas for generations and learned how to survive there. ARIEL 2: Exactly! The article is a practical guide for everyone involved in disaster risk reduction – from governments to disaster management professionals to local and indigenous communities. It's about working together and valuing all kinds of knowledge. ARIEL 1: Sooo confusing, right? Learn more @EGreenNews! What blew your mind more - the idea that traditional knowledge can be so valuable in disaster risk reduction, or that there's a specific method for including it in decision-making? ARIEL 2: And before we leave, lets give a big Shoutout to the people at EGreenNews, including its founder, Hugi Hernandez for promoting transparency 24×7! Mmm, who knows, maybe you can find them on the web or linkedin. But anyways, please,always remember to be good with yourself. So bye for now, aand we hope we see you next time! ARIEL 1: So its great to be here with you ariel and thanks for having me, ciao ciao!