Community resilience – Systems and approaches in remote settlements
This paper explores community resilience to climate-related disasters in the Arctic using the example of a tsunami event in the Uummannaq fjord systems. In 2017 the fjord experienced an avalanche-induced tsunami that devastated one settlement while another was abandoned. Investigations revealed unst...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:ced8ed97fabe4cbe9711da2ed1901f47 2023-05-15T14:57:51+02:00 Community resilience – Systems and approaches in remote settlements Jacob Taarup-Esbensen 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100253 https://doaj.org/article/ced8ed97fabe4cbe9711da2ed1901f47 EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590061722000400 https://doaj.org/toc/2590-0617 2590-0617 doi:10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100253 https://doaj.org/article/ced8ed97fabe4cbe9711da2ed1901f47 Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 100253- (2022) Community resilience Arctic Greebland Tsunami Disaster management Climate change Environmental sciences GE1-350 Social sciences (General) H1-99 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100253 2022-12-30T22:29:00Z This paper explores community resilience to climate-related disasters in the Arctic using the example of a tsunami event in the Uummannaq fjord systems. In 2017 the fjord experienced an avalanche-induced tsunami that devastated one settlement while another was abandoned. Investigations revealed unstable cliff sides at two nearby sites that could trigger large avalanches. The result of another event could be waves of up to 23 m. A model for community resilience is presented and explored through onsite observations, maps, archival material and interviews. The analyses show what impact such events can have on the communities in the fjord system and the current level of community resilience. Such an event will also affect long-term liveability, leading to the potential abandonment of settlements. Especially the effect on critical infrastructures like access to energy, telecommunication, fuel, freshwater, food and healthcare will significantly reduce liveability. A collectivistic culture, local knowledge and the level of trust among community members somewhat mitigate these effects but will not offset the general lack of preparedness. In order to ensure sustained liveability in the six remaining communities, there is a need for investments in the relocation of critical infrastructure, emergency preparedness planning and the recovery of critical activities. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Climate change Uummannaq Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Uummannaq Fjord ENVELOPE(-52.968,-52.968,70.925,70.925) Progress in Disaster Science 16 100253 |
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This paper explores community resilience to climate-related disasters in the Arctic using the example of a tsunami event in the Uummannaq fjord systems. In 2017 the fjord experienced an avalanche-induced tsunami that devastated one settlement while another was abandoned. Investigations revealed unstable cliff sides at two nearby sites that could trigger large avalanches. The result of another event could be waves of up to 23 m. A model for community resilience is presented and explored through onsite observations, maps, archival material and interviews. The analyses show what impact such events can have on the communities in the fjord system and the current level of community resilience. Such an event will also affect long-term liveability, leading to the potential abandonment of settlements. Especially the effect on critical infrastructures like access to energy, telecommunication, fuel, freshwater, food and healthcare will significantly reduce liveability. A collectivistic culture, local knowledge and the level of trust among community members somewhat mitigate these effects but will not offset the general lack of preparedness. In order to ensure sustained liveability in the six remaining communities, there is a need for investments in the relocation of critical infrastructure, emergency preparedness planning and the recovery of critical activities. |
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Community resilience – Systems and approaches in remote settlements |
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