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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India
Petpuja
The aim of this project was around child nutrition, but the approach used to reaching remote audiences in 'media dark' areas is relevant to others attempting the same on issues of DRR.
  • BBC Media Action
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Ethiopia
Walle Damma (a honey-seeking bird) and Genna Bona (winter into summer)
This project aimed to help people understand and trust modern weather forecasts in a way that would support better-informed decision-making for more resilient farming and pastoralism.
  • BBC Media Action
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Cambodia
“Don’t wait for rain” episode
This project aimed among others to increase understanding about the importance of flood early warning systems and provide detailed information about how to construct one for their own communities.
  • BBC Media Action
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Bangladesh
Support to the Bangladesh Cyclone Preparedness Programme, Cox’s Bazar
This project aimed to increase understanding amongst community volunteers of what the three-flag system meant, and how to communicate these warnings effectively to residents of Cox's Bazar, including Rohingya refugees.
  • BBC Media Action
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Bangladesh
Support to the Bangladesh Cyclone Preparedness Programme
The aim of this project was to increase understanding amongst at-risk populations of what the three-flag system meant, what actions to take in response, and to motivate people to be prepared to act when required.
  • BBC Media Action
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Kenya Tanzania, United Rep of Uganda
Weather wise
In this project, media aimed to inform communities of what services the government is meant to provide to them as tax payers during extreme weather events so that local chiefs, community reps and residents can demand services they are entitled to.
  • BBC Media Action
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh Sanglap, Cyclone Sidr special
This project's aim was to give the cyclone victims an opportunity to talk about their experiences and ask questions
  • BBC Media Action
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Tanzania, United Rep of
Little by little / Haba na Haba
This episode was a special community discussion. Through using the Haba Na Haba programme, BBC Media Action's flagship governance programme in Tanzania, disaster risk reduction was adressed from a governance angle.
  • BBC Media Action
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