People at the project area are trained on how to reduce the flood risks. The flood pattern of the region is studied and it will help the researchers and the residences on adopting more appropriate strategies in facing the flood in future.
11. Contribution to reforms and innovations:
Different governmental and non governmental institutions and organizations are involved in the project in both district and state levels. The cooperation between these institutions enables the residences to face the flooding situation with better preparation.
13.Core Partners:
Universiti Sains Malaysia, RCE Penang, Centre for Global Sustainability Studies, Padang Terap District Office
a. Information network:
5
b. Knowledge network:
4
c. Innovation network:
1
15. Type of involvement:
Participatory approach has been adopted through conducting several workshops and focus group discussions. Students from various schools participated in the flood awareness campaigns.
a. Informational participation:
4
b. Consultation participation:
4
c. Decision influencing participation :
2
17. Educational activities:
There have been several workshops conducted for the villagers in the high flood risk areas to train them on different strategies and practical activities to reduce the flood risks. Students in different schools were trained on how to face the flooding situation and what kind of activities are expected to be done during the flood crisis.
18. Learning activities:
post mortem meetings were held about issues arised throughout the workshops and focus group discussions.
a. Theory:
3
b. Discussion:
4
c. Interactive and Multidimensional "action oriented education":
3
20. Research & Development (R&D):
Fundamental research through survey and in-depth interview
21. Research partners:
Centre for Global Sustainability Studies; Geography Section, School of Humanities; School of Social Sciences