Disasters and Development
The WORD LIMIT is 2500 words.
write an Essay answering ANY question of your choice, what you feel more confident with, from the list below
– For question you choose, USE and cite at least FIVE KEY readings from the list below
confirm the question for the Essay you choose before proceed further and which key readings you intent to use
Answer ONE of the essay titles below:
1. ”Disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation are nothing more than pro-poor development.” Discuss.
2. Is climate adaptation the same as disaster risk reduction? Which one of the two could be more effective in addressing vulnerability as a pre-existing condition?
3. Is the Sendai Framework for Action fit for purpose? Examine its structure, ambition and impact.
4. Cuba might be a hidden story of successful adaptation to climate change. Discuss.
5. Disasters are windows of opportunity to ‘Build Back Better’. Discuss
