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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Türkiye
The impact of the 2023 earthquakes on Türkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections
This case study examines the dynamics of holding elections in the aftermath of disasters. It provides information on the legal and institutional background of elections in Türkiye and discusses the matters of organizing elections in the post-earthquake
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Austria
Subsidised drought insurance for farmers in Austria
The subsidised public-private drought insurance system for agriculture adopted by the Austrian government combines indemnity-based insurance with weather index-based products.
  • Climate-ADAPT
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Europe
Toolbox for transboundary water contingency management in the Sava River Basin
The toolbox and related strategies for transboundary water contingency management in the Sava River Basin improve the resilience of countries within the basin against flooding and pollution events and reduce associated risks to people and the environment.
  • Climate-ADAPT
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Netherlands, the
Online monitoring and early warning system for bacterial contamination in public surface waters in Breda, the Netherlands
In Breda, a remote monitoring system for the presence of potentially harmful bacteria in surface and river waters triggers early warnings for local authorities.
  • Climate-ADAPT
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India
Natural hazards and elections in India: lessons in adaptation and mitigation
This case study explores adaptive measures adopted by the Electoral Commission of India (ECI) to safeguard the electoral process from natural hazards on the subnational and national levels.
  • International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
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Spain
Nature-Based Solutions in schools: a green way to adapt buildings to climate change in Solana de los Barros, Extremadura (Spain)
Different types of green roofs, green facades, permeable paving and ventilation systems have been tested in a school building of Spain to address increasing temperatures and water scarcity.
  • Climate-ADAPT
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United States of America
Beating the heat: American Red Cross’ heat wave preparedness in Texas
This case study delves into the preparedness and response initiatives undertaken by the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas Region during the 2023 heatwaves, which pushed temperatures to a staggering 128°F (53°C).
  • Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC)
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Greece
Transformative innovation for better Climate Change Adaptation - Case study: Attica and North Aegean Regions, Greece
The aim of this report is to investigate the potential for harnessing key features of Transformative Innovation to improve the design and the implementation of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies, based on empirical analyses.
  • European Commission Joint Research Centre
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