Episode 15: Reimagining Disaster Resilience with Dr. Cristina Muñoz de la Torre

As the frequency of climate disasters increases, the cumulative impacts of environmental, economic, and social problems make the burdens and effects of these disasters and the recovery process worse for Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people with lower incomes. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cristina Muñoz de la Torre, Senior Researcher at Just Solutions, exploring the nuances of disaster resilience and its specific implications for BIPOC-Frontline communities. Dr. Muñoz de la Torre sheds light on the recent changes in disaster funding and how they may fall short of addressing the needs of BIPOC communities.  Join us in this insightful discussion as we uncover the challenges, potential solutions, and the importance of inclusive disaster preparedness and recovery strategies.

 

RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:

 

The Unique Role of BIPOC Frontline Environmental Justice CBOs in Disaster Resilience https://justsolutionscollective.org/the-unique-role-of-bipoc-frontline-environmental-justice-cbos-in-disaster-resilience/ 

 

Calling It A “Natural Disaster” Ignores What’s Really To Blame 

https://justsolutionscollective.org/calling-it-a-natural-disaster-ignores-whats-really-to-blame/

 

FEMA’s National Risk Index: funding disaster resilience and mitigation in frontline communities

https://justsolutionscollective.org/the-national-risk-index-funding-disaster-resilience-and-mitigation-in-frontline-communities/ 

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EPISODE CREDITS: 

Host: Aiko Schaefer 

Producer: Tayler Ward 

Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista

Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista

Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk

Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019

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