DIAGNOSIS OF WATER-RELATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE FEDERAL DISTRICT, BRAZIL

Abstract

The objective of this research is to present a diagnosis of the water-related hazards/disasters risk management processes in the Federal District, Brazil. In order to do this, the four priority actions of the Sendai Framework and the guidelines of the National Policy of the Civil Defense and Protection were considered. The method used in this research was the Delphi one, and it was applied two times with stakeholders involved in the local management process who carried out activities related to water resources, environment, drainage, urban territorial planning, education and disaster risk. The results revealed that the Federal District has tried to reduce the impacts caused by hydrological disasters, but risk prevention actions are still below expectations. Therefore, it is necessary to increase risk comprehension and investments in risk reduction, as well as to strengthen governance, so finally the management of disasters by events of hydrological origin could be improved.