Abstract
Climate change and disasters are ‘security’ problems and there has been a very strong perspective that climate change may initiate violent global conflicts. This paper highlights the impact of natural disasters on vulnerability of social groups, their livelihoods, peace and the role of the state in disaster management in the context of human security. It enlightens that natural hazards are gradually destabilizing human security, not only in the present circumstances but will also increasingly do so in the future, by disturbing access to the quality of natural resources that are imperative to sustain livings. The concept of human security encourages the international and national bodies to deliberate upon the necessities of the most vulnerable segments of the population, particularly protecting women, children, and the senior citizens. As a comparatively fresh theory, human security is still being discovered and discussed by researchers and experts. Thinking about its application to natural disasters, is an important phase of the further evolution of human security concept. In this paper, emphasis is on exploring the human security issues in the context of disaster management process in Pakistan. Comprehensive and efficient disaster risk reduction practices must include all features of the human security approach. By making it more categorical in our disaster management efforts, we will be able to have improved strategies and better preparation for disaster avoidance without neglecting the most vulnerable parts of the communities.
Keyword(s)
Climate, human security, Disaster management, Risk Reduction