ABSTRACT
Using an adapted form of localisation theory, this chapter explains why messages of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) have been frequently met with resistance and only partial acceptance. It examines the underlying structures that can explain why DRR has been resisted and only partially localised, helping to shed light on the specific shape and form resilience assumes within the region: a Caribbean worldview of resilience. The chapter provides a brief introduction to the Caribbean region and describes the current risk environment as it pertains to the exposure of natural hazards. It describes the main features that have contributed to the resistance or the localisation of international DRR programmes. The main theme related to localisation – the integration of external norms and ideas – is inclusivity. This refers to the integration of DRR and disaster resilience with community building projects that encourage a collective sense of purpose and the forging of relationships within the community through day-to-day routines.
