National and Sub-National Level Doing Disaster Risk Reduction Including Climate Change Adaptation

Nemakonde, Livhuwani David; Niekerk, Dewald van; Wentink, Gideon

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“…According to Nemakonde and van Niekerk (2017), an enlarged and more inclusive DRR agenda ideally allows the voice of different actors to be heard – particularly the most neglected and powerless –to promote a substantial reduction of vulnerability. Therefore, governance structures are required to implement effective DRR operations resulting from simultaneous and joint efforts on both natural hazards- and climate-related risks (Nemakonde and van Niekerk, 2017; Nemakonde et al , 2017).…”

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“…In governance of CCA and DRR integration, local governments (LGs) are worldwide considered crucial as LGs manage local risk, integrate local adaptive responses into DRR, provide a linkage between national programs and local necessities and gather diverse stakeholders and government levels (UNISDR, 2015; Nemakonde et al , 2017). Against this background, this paper explores governance of CCA and DRR integration as experienced by three Australian LGs.…”

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Challenges and opportunities for Australian local governments in governing climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction integration

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Brewer

2018

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Purpose This paper aims to explore challenges and opportunities for Australian local governments (LGs) in governance of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) integration. Design/methodology/approach The paper identifies three Australian LGs which are subjected to potential climate change-related hazards. Semi-structured interviews with staff officers of the selected LGs and supporting organizations have been conducted to collect and analyze primary data. Findings The findings reveal that emerging challenges in governance of CCA and DRR integration include the political sensitiveness of climate change, uncertainty and standstill because of the vagueness by higher government levels, competing interests between LGs’ departments and communication breakdowns because of scepticism and the use of jargon. Meanwhile, the findings reveal that emerging opportunities include the promotion of participation mechanisms in planning, the creation of partnerships with local stakeholders and the use of coordination organizations and platforms. Exploring these challenges and opportunities represents a key step to strengthen governance mechanisms at a local level. Research limitations/implications The paper is based on a limited number (3) of Australian case studies with a limited number (15) of interviews. Further insights could be gained by analyzing more Australian LGs, involving a higher number of participants, and by using complementary research methods and data (survey and questionnaires) about experiences of other local stakeholders. Originality/value The paper is one of the few exploring challenges and opportunities of Australian LGs in governance of CCA and DRR integration in Australia and discusses them in terms of the potential to strengthen governance mechanisms within Australian LGs.

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confidence: 99%