Human behaviour dimension of disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation
Abstract
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can fundamentally transform communities and individuals. Preparing for such situations means not only providing physical infrastructure and material resources, but also profoundly affecting human behaviour, individual and community decision-making and the dynamics of human relationships. It is therefore important to understand how human psychology, social norms and cultural factors influence disaster preparedness, and what tools can be used to facilitate more effective preparedness. Human behaviour and social dynamics play a prominent role in disaster preparedness. These behavioural patterns can often be studied from past events, from which valuable lessons can be drawn. Experience sheds light on how people have responded to disasters and what lessons these events have for preparedness. Climate change is playing an increasingly important role in the occurrence and intensity of natural
disasters. The related human behaviour, be it prevention, adaptation or response to disasters, has become a critical factor.
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