Essays about: "on earthquake"

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  1. 11. Beyond Survival : Designing Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Temporary Housing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Mahnoosh Ramgar; [2023]
    Keywords : Post-disaster temporary housing; natural disaster; design strategies; environmentally friendly design; renewable materials;

    Abstract : In the aftermath of natural disasters, providing temporary housing to displaced people is essential to alleviate human suffering. However, in some cases, the chosen post-disaster temporary housing strategy may not be suitable for the local conditions, which can worsen the negative impacts, particularly when decision-makers need to change their original plan due to the uncertainty of post-disaster conditions. READ MORE

  3. 12. Post-Disaster Recovery &ʻTemporaryʼ Living

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Gizem Caliskan; [2023]
    Keywords : natural disaster; post-disaster recovery; temporary housing; earthquake; sustainability; urban design; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the integration of post-disaster recovery into urban renewal to foster a more sustainable district. The complex and multidimensional nature of post-disaster recovery necessitates a comprehensive understanding of various disciplines. READ MORE

  4. 13. Deep Learning for Building Damage Assessment of the 2023 Turkey Earthquakes : A comparison of two remote sensing methods

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Tobias Karlbrg; Jennifer Malmgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Deep learning; U-Net; Earthquake-induced building damage; VHR satellite imagery; Djup maskininlärning; U-Net; Byggnadsskador; Jordbävning; Satellitbilder;

    Abstract : Current disaster response strategies are based on damage assessments carried out on the ground, which can be dangerous following a ä destructive event. Damage assessments can also be performed remotely using satellite imagery, but are usually carried out through visual interpretation, which can take a lot of time. READ MORE

  5. 14. From Identification to Implementation: The Use of Local Knowledge in Disaster Management : A case study on the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescents Societies response to the Nepal earthquake 2015-2019

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Natalie Brossé; [2022]
    Keywords : Local Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge; IFRC; Disaster Response; Disaster Assistance; Disaster Management;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how local knowledge is identified and implemented in disaster responseand recovery programmes conducted by international aid organizations. The case that isexamined in the analysis is the International Federation of Red Cross and Red CrescentSocieties response and recovery operations conducted in the aftermath of the Nepalearthquake 2015-2019. READ MORE

  6. 15. Approaches to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Misconduct in the Aid Sector : A case study of what Oxfam can learn from the Haiti incident 2011

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Sana Pirot; [2022]
    Keywords : Sexual misconduct; Sexual Exploitation; Abuse and Harassment; Oxfam GB; #AidToo; accountability;

    Abstract : The topic of sexual misconduct in the aid sector is not new. However, since it was revealed that Oxfam GB had staff who committed sexual misconduct in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and women spoke about the issue of SEAH under the #AidToo, the topic has been brought to life again. READ MORE