Abstract

Disaster risk management (DRM) is undergoing noteworthy changes, reflecting the broader shifts in global and local levels of governance. At the global level two significant changes are of interest: (1) the shift from monolithic structures of global governance to a wide range of organizations that can be brought together for specific purposes and (2) the emergence of a globalized system of DRM, with technological, organizational, and institutional capacities enhancing DRM’s ability as a unit in near real time across the globe. At the local level there is an increase in ability to govern and develop creative solutions for complex problems that follow rapid urbanization. The importance of getting the global–local interface to work in tandem has been highlighted by recent hazard events, such as the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. From a broad view of global and local shifts, a strategic role is becoming clearer at the national level for enhancing the relationships between the global and local levels. Through the influence of a globalized system of DRM, the local level can significantly improve its capacity without the heavy investment that might have been required to develop these capacities in isolation. One key to achieving this is a diffusion of DRM higher education, supported by an enhanced system of information flow.

Highlights

  • The way disaster risk management (DRM) is conducted has been reshaped by the processes often referred to as globalization

  • At the global level two significant changes are of interest: (1) the shift from monolithic structures of global governance to a wide range of organizations that can be brought together for specific purposes and (2) the emergence of a globalized system of Disaster risk management (DRM), with technological, organizational, and institutional capacities enhancing DRM’s ability as a unit in near real time across the globe

  • Through the influence of a globalized system of DRM, the local level can significantly improve its capacity without the heavy investment that might have been required to develop these capacities in isolation

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Summary

Introduction

The way disaster risk management (DRM) is conducted has been reshaped by the processes often referred to as globalization. As the world steadily becomes more interconnected and interdependent, the dynamics of DRM continue to transform It is in the midst of these processes that new patterns of DRM relationships between local, national, and global levels of governance have emerged. The monolithic structures of global governance have shifted to encompass a wide range of organizations, which can be brought together for specific purposes Accompanying this networked capacity of multiple groups is the emergence of a globalized DRM system. National DRM providing a strong complement to the predominant global and local capacities can offer important gains for overall DRM effectiveness Whether these changes reflect a period of convergence, or random disconnected changes on a global scale, it is incumbent to understand the nature of the changes and the opportunities presented for improving DRM approaches. The primary evolution is that capacities can be supported and enhanced through the interconnections of the global–national–local spectrum when needed

International Governance and Globalized Systems
Technological Capacities
Organizational Capacities
Institutional Capacities
Local Governance and Growth of Cities
National Governance and Strategic Opportunities
Findings
Toward a New Global–Local Disaster Risk Management

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