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building sustainable urban neighbourhoods
environmental stewardship
actions taken by individuals or groups to care and responsibly manage the environment to pursue environmental or social outcomes
eg. replanting trees, create protected areas
actions should conserve natural resources ; preserve existing natural environment ; repair damage and reverse negative impacts caused by humans to ensure sustainability
promoting volunteerism
share knowledge about importance of healthy ecosystem
be more aware of what they can do
NParks, ground-led initiatives like Friends Of The Parks
partnership of public & private sectors
different stakeholders, different perspectives, resources & expertise
ensuring sustainable enhancement
public agencies enhance awareness and education
private sectors provide recycling facilities
strengths and weakness
+Continuous adjustments/alignments of actions
everyone work together > focus not just on economic sustainability ; also Env sustainability > better world
+Clear direction/ shared values/ goals
Young stewardships participation & perspectives ignored/ overlooked
Only succeed if everyone works together > holistic approach> economic+ social + environment sust is important
disaster risk
likelihood of damage from disaster in a given period of time
nature of hazard
characteristics of hazard
vulnerability
conditions determined by physical, social, economic and environmental factors ; increase susceptibility of people and their belongings to impacts of hazards
exposure
situation of people and belongings located in hazard-prone areas
disaster risk management
plans and actions to prevent new risk, reduce existing risk and manage risks, strengthen community resilience
eg.
SG has comprehensive plan
main agencies
SCDF + Town Councils + other govt agencies
Secure public safety + prevent diseases/injuries
focus on improving residents' emergency preparedness to respond to hazards
SCDF Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP), key lifesaving skills & imp emergency procedures
implementation of public warning systems
community resilience
ability of community to resist, adapt and recover in a timely and efficient manner
strengthening relationships & raising awareness
widespread support and long-term participation
get to know neighbours, depend on one another
eg. People's Association (PA) community activities to foster positive relationships ; active ageing, community sports
resident's abilities to organise themselves with resources to recover from disaster
involved in planning process
better understand risks
eg. Community First Responders (CFR), supporting gov in search and rescue and relief work
total defence framework, everyone has a part to play building a strong secure and cohesive nation