Mubanga Chilufya
I am a qualified engineer with over 5 years of experience in engineering design and disaster management. I wish to further my career in sustainability engineering and climate change adaptation
Location Zambia
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If I am working with mature and experienced team members I tend to focus more on the completing the task. However, if in my team I have less experienced or less skilled members I tend to focus on people so that we move at the same pace as a team
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Use of drones by a state in an act of terror. This because the collateral damage affects innocent lives. In as much the state intention is to eliminate the targeted terrorist, the massive damage communicates a political message to deter would be terrorist, to show off military capacity and intelligence, to gain political mileage at home for efforts against...
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Does the increasing militarisation of domestic policing make us safer? Security is such a subjective topic hence the wide debate about gun ownership like in the United States. While one group of individuals may feel safer in the presence of heavily militarised security personnel, another group may be an unease. However, states have to make a compromise with...
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It is possible to distinguish terrorism from other acts of political violence. However, such a definition will not be universally accepted hence it boils down to that countries law or constitution which can be redefined/ revised to suit the situation
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The liberation wars of African countries from colonial rule is an example of political violence effecting necessary change
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I think Government should negotiate with such groups as it has the potential to address any grievances. For example, after years of uprising by RENAMO militia in Mozambique, the steps by FRELIMO Government and the international community to bring the two parties to the negotiation table led to the cease fire and integration of the militia into the government...
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I think states should tread carefully in choosing the collect response to groups perpetrating political violence. In reality things are not always as clear and straight forward as we would like them to be. For instance, when we talk of the state we are talking about a sitting government of that nation which may be unpopular among majority or which may have...
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The success include the tightening of border security and public awareness. However, military action has created more problems than before and has affected millions of innocent lives.
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I think nuclear power makes the each party to think twice before going to war. The collateral is huge
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I think nuclear power makes the each party to think twice before going to war. The collateral is huge
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If the UN has to play a bigger role. Its security membership has to increase to include developing countries
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There are a number of factors to be considered by a nation to accommodate a number of refuge. Among them the humanitarian logistics, land where to accommodate and how to integrate the refugees into society. These factors compete with the needs of indigenous citizens who want the same resources. If not handled properly, the citizens may discriminate against the...
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I disagree with Corbyn’s view. Expressing a political view is one thing. But if in the expression of that view incites violence to individuals then the person can be charged. Their are actions are not in the best interest of the state or public. The saying goes '' the enemy of my enemy is my friend'' and hence the friend of my enemy is my enemy.
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Security is being safe from any harm or danger, be physical danger, emotional or privacy protection. Security is broad as broad as it considers even immediate and future threats. I an addition, security may mean different things to different people. In financial terms, security has its own meaning focusing on how safe an investment is.
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Green house gases emissions and and over population are two major environmental issues to consider for sustainable development. Carbon emissions have caused global threat of climate change while over population brings about land use management, consumption of natural resources etc. It is worth noting that these factors are interrelated hence need consented...
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Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities. Achieving this goal requires meeting the needs of other many goals. You can not have sustainable city without quality education, zero poverty, good health, etc
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As Collier pointed out, in my view good Governance is the biggest challenge to sustainable development. The wealthiest nations have the most poorest people e.g. Africa with which is blessed with so much minerals and wildlife. Another example is the middle east where other countries are doing exceptionally well while others due to conflicts the citizens are...
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The article '' The challenge of sustainable development '' highlights the fact that humans put survival first before conservation. I think that's why the UN SDG highlights zero poverty and ending hunger as among the SDGs. In my view it is important to consider the the economic, social and environmental aspects for sustainable development.
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Development means access to drinking water, electricity, education, financial services, health services, decent jobs/ source of income (no hunger) and access to good roads and communication infrastructure.
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For me, development means improved standard of living, while sustainability mean meeting the need of today without compromising the needs of the future. Sustainable development hence means improving our quality of life without compromising that of future generations
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Hi I am Mubanga from Zambia. I joined this course because I want to learn more about sustainable development
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Renewable energy combined with nuclear energy can accelerate to cut carbon emissions significantly in the short and medium term. With better technology of storing energy from solar and wind for peak demand, we can slowly move away from nuclear power in the long term
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I think nuclear energy is a better alternative to fossil fuels. The environmental concerns and disasters associated with nuclear power plants are localised hence we can respond to them bettered compared to natural disasters caused by climate change
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I live in rural area in Africa. My community continues to be affected by flash floods and droughts due to erratic rainfall pattern causing hunger. However, the community has no capacity to adapt and to make things worse they engage in charcoal making by cutting down trees as an alternative source of livelihood
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Climate change adaptation
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It uses the scientific method as above
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Sensitivity analysis in data analysis may mean something else in general terms.
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As a mechanical engineer, I have worked in engineering projects that covers a number of disciplines from metallurgists who are problem initiators (client), mechanical engineers who the solution providers, civil engineers and electrical engineers as part if solution providers as well as procurement and purchasing, environmental and safety personnel as...
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Hi. I am a Mechanical engineer. My discipline allows me to work with people in different disciplines.
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Cash transfers reduce the costs associated with logistics. However, they pose challenges in committees where banking services and telecommunications networks are not available or efficient. It also poses risks in communities were women in marriages have no control of finances and property as in some instances the funds are misused by their spouses. The level...
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I think accurate Information becomes a critical factor in humanitarian supply chains as it involves a lot of dynamic valuables
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1. The WFP-managed United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) provides common air services for the humanitarian community to very remote and very challenging locations.
2. The Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management (LPSCM) Department of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a recognized provider of... -
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Very interesting issues highlighted
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The process may require meetings and consultation at various stages especially the initial stage depending on the risk the emergency response is intended to address. Dissemination and training of key staff as well as reviewing to maintain the plan may also attract costs. Depending on the capacity of the client, I think the financial cost may come up as a...
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This week was more demanding than the first. I had to read and learn more about different emergency frameworks and disaster incidents. It is good to know that there is more to emergency response than the rescue teams we see... years of preparation and planning takes place, lessons from past incidents, which makes response effective
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The information needed would be what the organization does; its activities; people/ staff involved; area of operation, which will be useful in analysing the potential hazards and risks.
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I think both approaches reflects the differences in the culture and political makeup if the countries. However, I found the US framework easier to understand and follow.
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The key features of the US are enshrined in its guiding principles;
1. Individual and Family Empowerment
2. Leadership and Local Primacy
3. Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning
4. Engaged Partnerships and Inclusiveness
5. Unity of Effort
6. Timeliness and Flexibility
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''Emergency Management worked with federal, state and local partners on the response. Gov. Rick Scott, U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo, state Representative Holly Raschein, FEMA Director Brock Long and other elected officials and agency leaders came to the Emergency Operations Center in Marathon to lend their...
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The incident reflects floods that affected a significant proportion of England where thousands of people were displaced with serious damage to key infrastructure. Hence the incident could be classified as catastrophic which required engagement of the COBR with the Prime Minister leading the event as it requires the involvement of central government from the...
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I think one of the challenges is that the model can be time consuming and expensive to complete the whole planning cycle.
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I would consider first if existing structures are in place such as human resource, roads shelter and communication channels and how safe the area is for personnel and necessary precautions to take. These will be key in effectively delivering relief to the affected. The local human resource will help channel the relief where its needed the most and their...
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Droughts as a result of climate change have negatively affected my community which depend on rain fed agriculture for food. The situation has led to families surviving on one meal per day while a few skip days without food. I am a member of the Disaster Management Committee at the local level. As a member of the committee I have been involved in carrying out...
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Defining the scope, risk assessment, emergency planning and stakeholder involvement are some the activities for emergency preparedness. These activities determine if an organization can effectively respond to an emergency whereas the emergency plan is just a part of the process. Hence the reason why there's more to emergency preparedness than just producing a...
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I grew up near a refugee camp and my father used to work for the World Food Program as a Logistics Assistance hence my interest in the course. I would like to learn more about humanitarian logistics to appreciate what is involved.
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It was interesting learning about how different emergencies are categorized and how preparation and planning differs respectively. Going forward, analysing case studies of past incidents will be beneficial in improving emergency response plans
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The Buncefield and BP Deepwater incidents were as result of proximate causes. The actions by the workers in both incidents led to the fires. The failure to switch off the pump when the tank was full led to the explosion while the failure to use enough concrete to seal resulted in gas escaping and exploding during operation of the oil rig. The cause of...
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The Buncefield and Bp Deepwater Horizon may be classified as Rapid onset emergencies which required detailed emergency planning where by standard emergency drills and evacuation procedures could be followed. These incidents where site specific although the Bp Deep water Horizon ended evolved from a fire incident into an environment disaster. The California...
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Preparation and planning required for Rapid Onset Emergencies need to be detailed as it will require rapid response. The planning need to be more accurate in order to aid rapid response. The plan may have to assign first responders to an incident who are trained and will have little time discuss options. On the other hand, preparation and planning for a rising...
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All the elements are important. It is important to define your scope because the nature of emergencies defer and how you respond equally depends on the type of emergency. It is important to buy-in as people will play different important roles in your plan which is key to the plan working out at implementation.
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It is worth noting that the responders to water disaster in Northern Ireland and the helicopter incident were different which ultimately differentiated the effectiveness of the response to the two disasters. In the first scenario, the responders to the NI water disaster was the utility company which is not involved in the day to day emergency work while the...
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There was no emergency preparedness in NI regarding the water situation. NI water despite having technocrats did not put in place an emergency plan in case of a major breakdown. It was common knowledge that the freezing would result in pipes busting and blockages but it seems like no plan was put in place to tackle such a situation. In addition, NI water was...
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Emergency preparedness drives the plan. Even if the plan is perfect, if things are not put in place, the plan fails. When you are prepared you can effectively execute the plan. Then again, to be better prepared, you must have planned properly hence the two are intertwined.
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Hi I am Mubanga, I am part of the team for the District Disaster Management Committee that deals with disasters at a local level. I am taking this course to widen my knowledge
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I think good emergency planning and preparedness is important as it makes responding to emergencies more efficient and effective. It also helps to identify hazards and challenges that can be dealt with at a planning stage. It also identifies area of vulnerability and measures to be put in place in advance. For example, knowing where fire extinguishers are...
