Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction

Question 1

The youth in DRR - introduction

Answer 1

Youth stand at the frontline of disaster risk and are often particularly vulnerable to disasters. they must also be key stakeholders in reducing risk and building resilience. they are the largest generation in history

Question 2

the youth in DRR

Answer 2

out of the total global population, 1.2 billion people are between the ages of 15-24 and majority live in developing countries

Question 3

Youth capacity built

Answer 3

co-deploying knowledge products; global and regional assessment reports, the global risk assessment framework and risk mappings; words into action guideline on children and youth engagement in Sendai framework implementation, engage with higher learning institutions

Question 4

RESULT 1

Answer 4

capacity & risk knowledge

Question 5

RESULT 2

Answer 5

innovation & communication

Question 6

RESULT 3

Answer 6

advocacy & action

Question 7

RESULTS 1, 2, 3

Answer 7

capacity & risk knowledge; innovation & communication; advocacy & action

Question 8

youth empowered to drive innovation

Answer 8

provide opportunities for youth at the global and regional platforms for DRR; facilitate open structured, and coordinated collaboration through the UNDRR stakeholder engagement mechanism; facilitate intergenerational exchanges with science and private sector; ensure youth have a seat on the board for key campaigns