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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Germany
Coastal conflicts, climate impacts and adaptation: case study Fehmarn, Germany
The report is part of the Land Sea Act project (Interreg Baltic region) and analyses the case of Fehmarn Islands (Germany), where the municipality and the Baltic Environmental Forum Germany collaborated to assess climate change adaptation measures.
  • Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme
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Peru
Climate change management support in Peru
This article highlights the many positive results stemming from the GestionCC project, that have supported positive outcomes for management, decision-making and implementation for climate change policy.
  • weADAPT
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Spain
Building fire resilience using recycled water in Riba-Roja de Túria, Spain
About 80,000 m3 of recycled water is available that could improve the coping with forest fires. In this context, a hydraulic infrastructure for an advanced wastewater treatment is under development, aiming to lower forest fire risk and build resilience.
  • Climate-ADAPT
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Papua New Guinea
Beyond barriers: climate change case study in Papua New Guinea
The case study explores PNG’s progress in integration of DRR and CCA. It identifies key themes and opportunities for stakeholders to advance approaches that reduce risk and enhance resilience in communities in PNG.
  • Council for International Development
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Philippines
Philippines: USAID ReachHealth - climate risk management case study
This case study describes USAID ReachHealth’s CRM actions and, where possible, quantifies and monetizes their value to individuals, families, communities, and the broader economy.
  • Climatelinks
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Solomon Islands
Beyond barriers: Solomon Islands case study
This case study is part of the ongoing HAG and World Vision Beyond Barriers research into the integration of DRR and CCA programming in the Pacific.
  • Humanitarian Advisory Group
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Malawi
Malawi: Policy coherence between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
In response to the need to support efficient implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sendai Framework in sub-Saharan Africa, UNDRR is supporting closer engagement of DRR and CCA practices, communities, and institutions.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Benin
Benin: Policy coherence between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
In response to the need to support efficient implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sendai Framework in sub-Saharan Africa, UNDRR is supporting closer engagement of DRR and CCA practices, communities, and institutions.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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