ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
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PROJECT SUMMARY
An anthropological approach of flood management through three case studies in Fiji Islands (Melanesia)
NOLET Emilie, AXA Research Fellow
Support by the AXA Research Fund
| TYPE OF SUPPORT | GRANTED AMOUNT | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellowships | € 60,000 | 1 year |
Project Informations
As other insular groups of the Western Pacific, Fiji is exposed to a range of natural hazards including tropical cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and floods. The global warming and the expansion of towns and squatter settlements in floodable areas, are some factors which contribute today to worsen the impact of floods. My research project investigates the issue of chronic floods management by local communities in three areas of Fiji. It falls within the domain of “disaster anthropology” and explores issues such as the perception and neglect of flooding risks by communities, traditional systems of preparedness, and rebuilding processes in affected areas.
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