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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Ecuador
Country heat policy review: Ecuador
Ecuador has integrated measures to address extreme heat within its broader climate change adaptation and disaster risk management frameworks.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
  • Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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Canada
Country heat policy review: Canada
Canada has adopted comprehensive governance structures to address extreme heat, involving national strategies, institutional frameworks, provincial and local government initiatives, and public-private partnerships.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
  • Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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Bangladesh
Country heat policy review: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has adopted various governance structures within its broader climate change adaptation and disaster management frameworks to address extreme heat.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
  • Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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Australia
Country heat policy review: Australia
Australia has implemented a coordinated, multi-tiered approach to managing extreme heat through federal and state-level initiatives.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
  • Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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Argentina
Country heat policy review: Argentina
Argentina has adopted several governance structures to address the impacts of extreme heat, focusing on integrating efforts into broader climate adaptation and disaster management frameworks.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
  • Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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United States of America
Estimating the environmental effects of green roofs: A case study in Kansas City, Missouri
This case study showcases the use of green roofs in Kansas City to manage stormwater, reduce the urban heat island effect, and improve energy efficiency.
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Understanding disaster displacement and assessing future risk
Recording displacement in the context of disasters and estimating the risk of future displacements is challenging. Evacuation numbers, both for planned and spontaneous evacuations, and arrivals in shelters are recorded on an ad hoc basis.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Philippines
Impact-based forecasting for anticipatory action to typhoons in the Philippines
Due to its geographical location, the Philippines is highly exposed to Tropical Cyclones (TC). On average the Philippines receives about 20 TCs a year and they can cause significant humanitarian impact and economic loss.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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