ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses 'gender+' aspects in disaster risk reduction and in particular on decision-making processes and instruments concerned with spatial and socio-economic challenges. In order to account for the intersectionality of gender, the authors apply the term and definition of 'gender+'. The event of 2012 in St. Lorenzen has been chosen as a case study for several reasons: first, there exists a precise documentation of the disaster and the emergency response, and second the recently revised Zoning Map and Hazard Map are available. An analysis of the resources spent on the elaboration of the Zoning Map and Local Development plan reveals the efforts, options and priorities of the local government. A gender-sensitive participation process integrated into a local spatial development instrument that addresses the occurrence of natural hazards – if 270relevant to the community – can draw on the different experiences, skills and possible roles of men and women, young and old in DRR combining social and spatial aspects.
