Local identities as a potential cause of man-made disasters

Strong local identities can also contribute to the causes of disasters like civil conflicts, terrorism or mass shootings. These man-made disasters evolve through the growth of nationalist sentiments, increasing marginalisation or ethnic disputes, for example. Understanding the role of local identities in the development of discord and violence is an important consideration for the prevention of these disasters.

Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Customs/traditions/rituals, Worldviews, Individual/collective memory, Local knowledge, Languages, Rule of law, Ethnicity, Socio-economic status, Social exclusion

Hazards: Man-made intentional hazards

Disaster Phases: Prevention

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Government, National research bodies, NGOs, Law enforcement agencies, UN and other international organisations