Disaster management in Nepal: Media engagement in the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

摘要: Nepal, as a consequence of its geographical location and changing climate, faces frequent threats natural disasters. According to the World Bank’s 2005 Natural Disasters Hotspots Report, Nepal is ranked 11th most vulnerable country earthquake 30th flood risk. Geo-Hazards International (2011) has classified Kathmandu one world’s cities earthquakes. In last four decades more than 32,000 people in have lost their lives annual monetary loss estimated at 15 million (US) dollars. This review identifies gaps knowledge, progress towards implementation Post Hyogo Framework Action. identified priority areas: community resilience, sustainable development climate change induced disaster risk reduction. However, gap between policy action lies ability act effectively accordance with an appropriate framework for media activities. Supporting agencies include Press Council, Federation Nepalese Journalists, Television, Radio Telecommunications Authority based organizations. The challenge further strengthening traditional new undertake systematic work supported by government bodies National Risk Reduction Consortium (NRRC). Within this context, ideal role that proactive where journalists pay attention range angles or frames when preparing disseminating information. It important develop effective information collection, sharing dissemination collaboration Telecommunication, Media Journalists. aim paper describe developments management implications management. study provides lessons government, help improve framing messages. Significantly, research highlights prominence should be given flood, landslides, lightning