The evolution of disaster resilience in peace education research

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This research examines the integration of disaster resilience and peace education through a comparative analysis of four diverse case studies, clarifying both the practical merging of these approaches and their historical development. Using a comparative case study methodology and bibliometric analysis of research trends between 2015–2024, the study investigates programmes in Bangladesh (flood preparedness), the Philippines (typhoon resilience), Kenya (pastoralist climate adaptation), and Colombia (post-conflict environmental peacebuilding). While these educational initiatives can address environmental vulnerability and social conflict simultaneously, their effectiveness is contingent on contextual factors, resource availability, and cultural appropriateness. The analysis reveals exponential growth in scholarly attention over the past decade, with research publications linking disaster risk reduction and peace education increasing by approximately 170% between 2015–2024. The research identifies several key elements essential for successful integration: incorporation of both scientific and indigenous knowledge systems; active community participation in program design and implementation; multi-level governance structures connecting local, regional, and national institutions; context-sensitive pedagogical approaches emphasizing experiential learning; and explicit attention to equity and inclusion. The findings further demonstrate that integrated approaches can strengthen both resilience and social cohesion, although outcomes remain highly dependent on governance capacity, local context and resource availability. These elements collectively contribute to “transformative resilience education,” approaches that build capacity not only to withstand environmental shocks but also to transform underlying vulnerabilities and conflict dynamics into opportunities for positive social change. As climate-related disasters increase globally, such integrated approaches become increasingly essential for building both environmental resilience and sustainable peace.

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