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Is disaster risk reduction (DRR) communication lost in translation in the South African Development Community (SADC) region?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Climate-induced disasters in the South African Development Community (SADC) are intensifying, but communication gaps between disaster information systems and at-risk communities are undermining preparedness and response effectiveness. Promising solutions exist, integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) with modern early warning systems, leveraging mobile platforms, and building digital literacy can bridge these gaps and strengthen resilience. Effective disaster communication must be gender- and youth-responsive, recognizing women’s roles in food security and youth as digital innovators, to build trust and accelerate the uptake of life-saving information.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/31333333

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Climate action

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7128776988

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