Thesis
Sustainability and resilience in international disaster response
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This thesis uses a resilience thinking framework to redefine sustainable practice in international disaster response through an integral approach to environmental and humanitarian imperatives in disaster response.
Research question: How can the international humanitarian sector prepare for and implement effective and sustainable disaster response?
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Abstract
Bamboo being prepared for a local ceremony in Ubud, Bali
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Thesis outline
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: Methods and Methodology.
Chapter 3: Disaster response systems.
Chapter 4: ‘Universals’ and humanitarianism in a globalised world.
Chapter 5: Sustainability and disaster response.
Chapter 6: Resilience thinking and disaster response.
Chapter 7: Domes for the World.
Chapter 8: Conclusions.
Appendix 1. Travel schedule and key fieldwork dates.
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Bantul, Jogyakarta, after the earthquake. Photo: Eko Prawoto.
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