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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Mozambique
REAP country case studies: Mozambique
This document outlines the risks faced by Mozambique and the relevant policies, initiatives, and institutions for managing risk and supporting anticipatory action (AA), social protection, and disaster risk financing.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Fiji
Case Study: Climate-smart disaster law in Fiji
This case study looks at the review conducted by the Government of Fiji, national and international disaster responders, Fiji Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Philippines
Case Study: Climate-smart disaster law in the Philippines
This case study looks at the ongoing work of the Philippines’ Government to strengthen and integrate disaster and climate-related laws and policies, and the work of the Philippine Red Cross to support Government efforts.
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Timor-Leste
Beyond barriers: Timor-Leste case study
This study was conducted to understand country-specific approaches to CCA and DRR integration and inform approaches to strengthening community-level outcomes.
  • Humanitarian Advisory Group
  • World Vision International
  • Australian Humanitarian Partnership
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Nepal
REAP country case studies: Nepal
This document outlines the risks faced by Nepal and the relevant policies, initiatives, and institutions for managing risk and supporting anticipatory action, social protection, and disaster risk financing.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Guatemala
REAP country case studies: Guatemala
This is an in-depth analysis of the enabling environment for early action in Guatemala. Guatemala has long been vulnerable to climate and geophysical hazards which includes earthquakes, volcanic activity, floods, hurricanes, storms, and landslides.
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
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Argentina
The 2017-18 drought in the Argentine Pampas: Impacts on agriculture
This contribution to the GAR Special Report on Drought 2021 is a case study on the 2017-18 drought in the Argentine Pampas. It focusses on its impacts on agriculture. The drought had large impacts on production and yields of summer crops.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan case study
This contribution to the GAR Special Report on Drought 2021 is a case study on Uzbekistan. The study focusses on natural ecosystems of the country’s arid and semi-arid regions; and salinization, spread of moving sands, dust-storms and dry winds.
  • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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