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Author(s) Sithole, Wonesai; Naser, Mostafa; Guadagno, Lorenzo

Indigenous knowledge for disaster risk reduction: documenting community practices in Papua New Guinea

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International Organization for Migration
National Disaster Centre
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This study aims to identify and document local indigenous knowledge related to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It presents a collection of indigenous practices that were developed over time by communities in PNG, in response to a variety of hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, floods, droughts, landslides and tsunamis.

The study is based on general observations, data collection, literature reviews and participatory surveys. Primary data was collected from local communities and stakeholders in three Provinces in PNG. Three workshops were held in Kimbe, West New Britain WNB, Bulolo Village, Morobe and Oro. The events were attended by disaster officers and government employees, representatives of NGOs and community members.

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Drought Earthquake Flood Landslide Tsunami Volcano
Themes Climate change Community-based DRR Traditional and Indigenous knowledges Cultural heritage Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Country and region Papua New Guinea
Number of pages
24 p.
Publication year
2015

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