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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Mexico
Heatwaves and the 2024 general elections in Mexico
The case study includes prescriptive lessons learned that may be useful for Mexico’s electoral stakeholders, as well as for those in other countries in the context of organising electoral processes that may face natural hazads.
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Peru
Managing elections to withstand natural hazards in Peru
This study analyses Peru’s increasing vulnerability to extreme natural phenomena and its efforts in response, specifically regarding elections.
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
The impact of floods and landslides on the 2024 local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This case study examines the impacts of flooding on the 2024 Bosnian and Herzegovinian municipal elections.
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Canada
The impact of the 2023 wildfires on subnational elections in Canada
This case study examines the effects of natural hazards on Election Management Bodies and the administration of elections by drawing on the example of two Canadian jurisdictions.
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Act early, act together, empower people - Lessons learned from Anticipatory Cash through OCHA's pooled funds
This case study draws on years of OCHA’s experience in facilitating and financing anticipatory cash and the lessons learned.
  • United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Bangladesh
Building climate resiliency to secure Bangladesh’s economic future
An ADB program aimed to help the Bangladesh government implement its climate priorities by (i) strengthening the policy and regulatory framework, institutions, and coordination; (ii) facilitating adaptation and mitigation interventions in priority sectors
  • Development Asia
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Iran, Islamic Rep of
Neighborhood self-reliance drill in Hamedan, Iran
The drill aimed to strengthen local preparedness and resilience in situations where critical infrastructure-including water, electricity, gas, internet, and communications-may be disrupted, and where immediate central government support is not available.
  • City of Hamedan
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Europe
Local and regional success stories of investing in disaster resilience
This study systematically compiles and presents 34 success stories and best practices related to LRA-led investments in disaster resilience across 23 EU Member States.
  • European Committee of the Regions
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