Early warning system as a strategy for reducing vulnerability: citizen participation and public policy

Authors

  • Nathalia Lacerda de Carvalho Departamento de Geografia, Instituto de Geociências, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2663-3263
  • Vinícius Ervatti Silva Departamento de Geografia, Instituto de Geociências, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
  • Ana Luiza Coelho Netto Departamento de Geografia, Instituto de Geociências, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v46i0.50150

Keywords:

early warning system, disaster risk reduction, popular participation

Abstract

The disaster occurred in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, in January 2011, it was a milestone in the development of public policies for risk management. However, we observed a gap in the evaluation of ongoing programs, especially as regards the integration of communities in the management plans and decision-making. This paper discusses community adherence to the early warning system to landslides and flooding in Córrego D'Antas neighborhood - Nova Friburgo/RJ. The results show that in general the population does not comply with the protocol, evidencing a political program emptying. The top-down model that still prevails, added to the gaps in the reconstruction of the neighborhood, is obstacles to the development of a relationship of trust between community and government agents. In this sense, it is necessary to rethink the current management paradigm toward the community leadership in defining strategies to reduce risks to disasters.

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Published

2018-08-31

How to Cite

de Carvalho, N. L., Silva, V. E., & Coelho Netto, A. L. (2018). Early warning system as a strategy for reducing vulnerability: citizen participation and public policy. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 46. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v46i0.50150

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Vol. 46 (2018)

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