Eco-social work prioritises social and environmental justice as key tenets and highlights the connection between ecological health and human well-being. Disasters disproportionately impact vulnerable communities, women, children, the elderly, and marginalised groups because they exacerbate poverty, relocation, and inequality in the backdrop of worsening climate change and environmental degradation. Conventional social work techniques alone are not enough to address these issues; intentional, moral integration of technology is necessary to strengthen communities and foster resilience. This chapter examines the important technical tools used in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience building, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), participatory early warning systems, social media platforms, mobile applications, drones, and satellite imaging. It illustrates how these interventions improve situational awareness, ensure fair resource distribution, and elevate under-represented perspectives through case studies and real-world applications. In addition, it critically examines issues like algorithmic bias, data justice, the digital divide, and the dangers of “techno-solutionism,” emphasising the value of community-centred, culturally sensitive, and rights-based strategies. Based on sustainability, participation, human rights, and social justice, the chapter suggests an Integrated Eco-Social Disaster Technology Framework to handle these challenges. As two cornerstones of fair and sustainable disaster management, this approach emphasises proactive risk reduction and equitable recovery. In the end, the chapter argues that, when used in accordance with eco-social principles, technology can serve as a catalyst for empowerment, equity, and long-term resilience rather than merely being an efficient tool.

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Technological Interventions in Eco-Social Work

  • Arun Anil,
  • Shahnaz Basheer

摘要

Eco-social work prioritises social and environmental justice as key tenets and highlights the connection between ecological health and human well-being. Disasters disproportionately impact vulnerable communities, women, children, the elderly, and marginalised groups because they exacerbate poverty, relocation, and inequality in the backdrop of worsening climate change and environmental degradation. Conventional social work techniques alone are not enough to address these issues; intentional, moral integration of technology is necessary to strengthen communities and foster resilience. This chapter examines the important technical tools used in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience building, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), participatory early warning systems, social media platforms, mobile applications, drones, and satellite imaging. It illustrates how these interventions improve situational awareness, ensure fair resource distribution, and elevate under-represented perspectives through case studies and real-world applications. In addition, it critically examines issues like algorithmic bias, data justice, the digital divide, and the dangers of “techno-solutionism,” emphasising the value of community-centred, culturally sensitive, and rights-based strategies. Based on sustainability, participation, human rights, and social justice, the chapter suggests an Integrated Eco-Social Disaster Technology Framework to handle these challenges. As two cornerstones of fair and sustainable disaster management, this approach emphasises proactive risk reduction and equitable recovery. In the end, the chapter argues that, when used in accordance with eco-social principles, technology can serve as a catalyst for empowerment, equity, and long-term resilience rather than merely being an efficient tool.