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Resilience and Vulnerability in Disaster Management : A case study on Germany

Effective Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies are crucial in minimizing vulnerabilities and mitigating disaster impacts. This thesis explores the integration of social vulnerabilities within Germany's national disaster management documents. Using a qualitative case study methodology, the research critically analyses six key documents to assess how these address the needs of various vulnerable groups. Findings indicate that while there is an awareness of the need to consider social vulnerabilities within national frameworks, operationalization remains inconsistent, with some documents more comprehensively integrating these considerations than others. The study highlights the dynamic nature of vulnerability and the necessity of adopting inclusive and adaptive disaster management practices that go beyond traditional approaches. By offering insights into the strengths and limitations of current DRR policies in Germany and by bridging the gap between theoretical vulnerability concepts and practical applications, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on enhancing societal resilience and ensuring equitable disaster preparedness and response.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:umu-226390
Date January 2024
CreatorsBrunken, Heike
PublisherUmeƄ universitet, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen
Source SetsDiVA Archive at Upsalla University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeStudent thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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