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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Using Earth observations to avoid disasters
Through their Disasters Avoided project, the authors are demonstrating the benefits of proactive DRR for everyone, including through the effective use of Earth observations, so that no one is left behind.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Enhancing the science–policy linkages using traditional and Indigenous knowledge
This paper underlines that traditional and indigenous knowledge (TIK) has demonstrated adaptability and resilience, allowing communities to thrive in challenging environments by developing context-specific disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Nepal
Common Questions / Sajha Sawal
This project's aim was to help people to ‘build back better’ and hold the government accountable as part of the 2015 earthquake response. A weekly TV and radio debate show format (Sajha Sawal – Common Questions) leveraged for this.
  • BBC Media Action
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Ecuador
Using interdisciplinarity to foster a risk prevention culture: Tomorrow’s cities in Ecuador
This case study presents the UKRI-GCRF Urban Disaster Risk Hub's "Tomorrow's Cities" initiative which has implemented an interdisciplinary and participatory approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Quito.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Guatemala
Using emerging game technology for disaster risk reduction: A pilot study in Guatemala City
This case study presents a Guatemala City pilot project which exemplifies game engines' successful application, integrating multi-hazard risk assessments and NASA data into an interactive 3D environment.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Costa Rica
Thunder, World Animal Protection
This project was part of a wider programme World Animal Protection was implementing with the Costa Rican Ministry of Agriculture and local Animal Health Services to strengthen national and local capacity in emergency management.
  • World Animal Protection
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Philippines
Youth reporter project
The Youth Reporter Project was a participatory, community-based youth media project that is part of Plan's child-focused disaster response and designed to evolve with the recovery process and transition to development.
  • Plan International (PI)
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Asia
Tales of disaster series, No Strings International
This project aimed to reduce vulnerability in at-risk children and young people in South East Asia by increasing their understanding of key issues contributing to risk around a series of natural hazards.
  • No Strings International
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