Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites
Heritage plays a critical role in sustainability. The absence of studies examining core competencies among UNESCO actors for disaster risk management (DRM) and preparedness in heritage sites prompted this survey. Respondents from 59 countries revealed a high rating of all listed competencies with si...
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| description | Heritage plays a critical role in sustainability. The absence of studies examining core competencies among UNESCO actors for disaster risk management (DRM) and preparedness in heritage sites prompted this survey. Respondents from 59 countries revealed a high rating of all listed competencies with significant discrepancies concerning relationship-building requiring attention. Additionally, substantial variations in competencies were linked to factors such as age, job positions, and previous experiences with disaster damages. Holistic DRM proficiency is the primary predictor of disaster preparedness within heritage sites. Thus, enhancing preparedness through experiential learning and coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanisms will preserve our collective heritage for sustainable futures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9caf67e51e28435dbe68c7db160b76b92025-08-20T02:49:41ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882024-12-01810023910.1016/j.sftr.2024.100239Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sitesEmmanuel Eze0Alexander Siegmund1Institute of Geography & Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HCE), University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Geography – Research Group for Earth Observation (rgeo), UNESCO Chair on Observation and Education of World Heritage & Biosphere Reserve, Heidelberg University of Education, Heidelberg, Germany; Geographical and Environmental Education Unit, Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Institute of Geography & Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HCE), University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Geography – Research Group for Earth Observation (rgeo), UNESCO Chair on Observation and Education of World Heritage & Biosphere Reserve, Heidelberg University of Education, Heidelberg, GermanyHeritage plays a critical role in sustainability. The absence of studies examining core competencies among UNESCO actors for disaster risk management (DRM) and preparedness in heritage sites prompted this survey. Respondents from 59 countries revealed a high rating of all listed competencies with significant discrepancies concerning relationship-building requiring attention. Additionally, substantial variations in competencies were linked to factors such as age, job positions, and previous experiences with disaster damages. Holistic DRM proficiency is the primary predictor of disaster preparedness within heritage sites. Thus, enhancing preparedness through experiential learning and coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanisms will preserve our collective heritage for sustainable futures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824000893Disaster preparednessDisaster risk managementHeritage conservationNext-generation core competenciesSustainable futuresUNESCO sites |
| spellingShingle | Emmanuel Eze Alexander Siegmund Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites Sustainable Futures Disaster preparedness Disaster risk management Heritage conservation Next-generation core competencies Sustainable futures UNESCO sites |
| title | Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites |
| title_full | Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites |
| title_fullStr | Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites |
| title_short | Next-generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in UNESCO-designated heritage sites |
| title_sort | next generation core competency gaps for disaster risk management and preparedness in unesco designated heritage sites |
| topic | Disaster preparedness Disaster risk management Heritage conservation Next-generation core competencies Sustainable futures UNESCO sites |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824000893 |
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