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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Africa
Eastern and Southern Africa: Innovative regional multi-layered financial solutions to protect nations from disasters
This case study examines the REPAIR program, a US$926 million regional platform that combines reserves, contingent financing, and parametric insurance to get funds to governments within seven days of a disaster.
  • Global Shield Financing Facility
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Malawi
Malawi: Pioneering adaptive social protection through disaster risk finance
This case study explains how Malawi links pre-arranged disaster financing to its social protection system, automatically scaling up cash transfers to vulnerable households when drought triggers are reached.
  • Global Shield Financing Facility
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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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