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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Main Authors: Emmanuel Eze, Alexander Siegmund
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Sustainable Futures
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824000893
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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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