Case studies

This collection of case studies from across the globe showcases practical, real-world examples of disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction in action.

The need to understand, adapt to, and mitigate disaster risks is greater than ever. These case studies are in-depth studies of a particular case in a real-world context. Each case study highlights unique challenges, innovative solutions, and impactful outcomes, providing insight into the strategies that communities, organizations, and governments have implemented to protect lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.

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Madagascar
Strengthening flood risk modelling and sovereign insurance readiness in Madagascar
This case study describes the development of a reinsurer-validated flood risk model in Madagascar, linking flood forecasting, risk modelling and sovereign insurance to strengthen financial preparedness and anticipatory action.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Malawi Zambia
Enabling early drought response through anticipatory insurance
This case study examines anticipatory drought insurance in Malawi and Zambia, using risk modelling, early payouts and operational planning to support preparedness, strengthen coping capacity and shift from reactive relief to proactive risk reduction.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Americas
From data to decisions: Partnerships driving climate resilience in the Caribbean
This case study shows how partnerships between CDB, UWI and CIMH are improving climate data, risk information and decision-making to strengthen preparedness, risk-informed investments and long-term resilience across the Caribbean.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Dominica
Built for resilience: Risk-informed infrastructure in Dominica
This case study shows how risk analysis, nature-based solutions and capacity building are informing resilient infrastructure design and investment planning in Dominica to strengthen climate resilience and reduce disaster risk.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Kenya
Mombasa strengthens risk-informed urban resilience
This case study assesses flood and coastal risks in Mombasa using probabilistic modelling, GIS and economic appraisal tools to inform resilient infrastructure, risk-informed planning and investment-ready urban resilience strategies.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Fiji Kiribati Marshall Islands Micronesia, Fed States of Palau Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu
Livable Pacific cities and towns: Urbanisation strategies for resilience, sustainability, and inclusion report
Case study on risk-informed urban planning across Pacific Island Countries, combining urban analysis and multi-hazard risk assessment to guide resilient infrastructure, inclusive urban growth and climate adaptation.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Saint Lucia
Catalysing climate-resilient investment through risk analytics in St. Lucia
Case study on how risk analytics, urban resilience assessments and flood mitigation studies are informing climate-resilient investment and infrastructure planning in St. Lucia.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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Madagascar Mozambique
Strengthening risk governance and preparedness in Southern Africa
This case study examines efforts to strengthen risk governance and preparedness across Southern Africa through the DRMSS Project, supporting people-centred multi-hazard early warning systems, preparedness capacities and regional emergency coordination.
  • Intra Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP)
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