Art and culture are increasingly recognized as valuable resources for disaster risk reduction (DRR), yet their contributions remain fragmented and underexplored. This study develops a conceptual framework that classifies arts in DRR into three categories: traditional, modern, and digital. It examines their cognitive, psychosocial, and institutional impacts across the four phases of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The review reveals that traditional arts preserve memory and strengthen cohesion but exert limited policy influence. Modern arts evoke emotions and raise awareness but often struggle with sustainability and community participation. Digital arts expand outreach and interactivity but encounter barriers related to infrastructure, cost, and inclusivity. Comparative analysis indicates that effectiveness depends less on any single art form than on socio-cultural context, DRR phase, and the extent of community co-creation. The study highlights the need to mainstream arts and culture into DRR strategies by promoting hybrid and inclusive approaches that transform creative practices into sustainable resources for resilience-building.
Dung et al. (Wed,) studied this question.