The role of local government in disaster risk reduction
- English
Time
1.00pm - 2.00pm (AEST)
About
The Resilience Matters webinar series will focus on systems, environments and human factors that intersect to influence the varying levels of risk, harm and equity that people experience before, during and after a disaster.
Presenters from a variety of research, government and community backgrounds will be invited to provide their insights and perspectives as we seek to understand how we can reduce harm in these systems to reduce disaster risk and build resilience.
Throughout the series, we will build on these foundational concepts. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to these concepts, or somewhere in between.
Look out for new webinars as they are developed and added to the events calendar.
Webinar seven: The role of local government in disaster risk reduction
Local governments are central to reducing disaster risk and shaping safer, more resilient communities. The decisions councils make every day about land use, infrastructure, governance and community engagement can either lock in future risk or actively reduce it.
This webinar, part of AIDR’s Resilience Matters series, focuses on the leadership role of local government in disaster risk reduction. It explores how councils can move beyond response and recovery to embed risk reduction into core business, decision making and long term planning. Drawing on perspectives from both regional and urban councils, presenters will share practical examples of how disaster risk reduction is being integrated across council systems, policies and partnerships.
Participants will hear what has worked, what has been challenging, and where councils are seeing the greatest impact. The session will highlight real world approaches that can inform strategic planning, governance and investment decisions, and support councils to better manage increasing climate and disaster risks.
Designed to be practical and accessible, this webinar will be particularly valuable for councillors, executives, senior managers and council staff, as well as emergency management practitioners and planners, and others working within or alongside not for profit and public sector organisations. It is particularly relevant for those with responsibility for leadership, strategy or decision making who are seeking to strengthen their approach to disaster risk reduction and community resilience.