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... FEMA asked the committee to identify applied research topics, information, and expertise that can inform action and collaborative priorities within the natural hazard mitigation and resilience fields. The committee, in consultation with the Resilient America Program, selected two large-scale themes within which to identify applied research topics: Social Capital and Social Connectedness for Resilience, and Motivating Local Action to Address Climate Impacts and Build Resilience.
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... The need for equity also implies that the freedom and flourishing of one group cannot come at the expense of others. Declining trust in government and civic landscapes threatens community engagement and resilience to disasters from natural hazards and other significant threats.
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