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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Niger
Niger: 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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Uganda
Uganda: Policy coherence between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
The case study aims to enhance the understanding of policy design and implementation practices in support of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Uganda.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa
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Vanuatu
Beyond barriers: Vanuatu case study
This case study explores Vanuatu’s progress in integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, identifying key themes and opportunities for stakeholders to advance approaches that reduce risk and enhance community resilience.
  • Humanitarian Advisory Group
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Indonesia
Case study on national disaster risk reduction in Indonesia
This paper is a case study on national disaster risk reduction in Indonesia. In less than a month, Indonesia was hit with flash floods and a deadly earthquake.
  • Pacific Disaster Center
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Ethiopia
REAP country case studies: Ethiopia
This is an in depth analysis of the policy enabling environment for early action in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is exposed to numerous hazards including droughts, floods, volcanoes, and earthquakes desert locust, and intercommunal and now large-scale conflict.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Jamaica
REAP country case studies: Jamaica
This document outlines the risks faced by Jamaica and the relevant policies, initiatives, and institutions for managing risk and supporting anticipatory action (AA), social protection, and insurance risk mechanisms.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Philippines
REAP country case studies: Philippines
This is an analysis of the enabling environment for early action in the Philippines. The country is exposed to multiple hazards. Αt least 60% of the total land area is exposed to multiple hazards, and 74% of the population is vulnerable to impacts.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Malawi
REAP country case studies: Malawi
This is an in-depth analysis of the enabling environment for early action in Malawi. Malawi is extremely vulnerable and exposed to a range of climatic shocks in southern Africa, especially to drought induced by the occurrence of a possible El Niño event.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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