Abstract
The livelihoods approach to resilience building allows for holistic and integrated consideration of the institutions, capacities, natural resources and assets available to people to improve their quality of life without jeopardizing the livelihood options of others. The impacts of the 2004 tsunami on livelihoods and resources in Sri Lanka are outlined, with vulnerabilities emerging from the relief and reconstruction process identified. Vulnerability and capacity assessments are an important method by which social learning on disasters can be facilitated by linking
directly with the needs, problems and solutions identified by decision makers and affected communities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Adaptation to climate variability and change |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the International Conference on Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change |
Place of Publication | Boulder, Colorado |
Publisher | Institute for Social and Environment Transition ; Winrock International India |
Pages | 118-122 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788189470050 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Conference on Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change - New Delhi Duration: 5 Jan 2006 → 7 Jan 2006 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change |
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City | New Delhi |
Period | 5/01/06 → 7/01/06 |