In order to make the best use of such diverse LINK
for DRR and CCA, it is necessary to obtain a deeper
understanding and analysis of its scientific basis
and social relevance. Much of the LINK that has a
scientific basis can be enhanced and promoted to
strengthen a community’s resilience against the
impacts of hydro-meteorological hazards and climate
change. For example, LINK that predicts an incoming
weather disturbance can be disseminated to warn
communities, and also help make the younger
generation aware of this knowledge. The tools and
technologies that are used to mitigate and respond
to disaster events can be made more effective and
precise when their scientific basis is understood. It
is for this reason that LINK should be integrated with
science and technology to develop more robust DRR
and CCA policies.
The policy actions and tools in this brief were
developed on the basis of the LINK identified,
documented, validated and integrated through the
Strengthening Resilience of Coastal and Small Island
Communities towards Hydro-meteorological Hazards
and Climate Change Impacts project of UNESCO
Jakarta (StResCom) project in the Philippines,
Indonesia and Timor-Leste.