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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Canada
Iterative development and testing of a Heat Warning and Information System in Alberta, Canada
In 2012, Alberta Health initiated a high-level vulnerability assessment that led to the development of a Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) involving collaboration between several agencies with expertise outside of public health.
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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India
Innovative Heat Wave Early Warning System And Action Plan In Ahmedabad, India
Following a deadly heat wave in May 2010, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) realized that coordinated action was needed to protect its residents from extreme heat and to become more climate-resilient.
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Australia
Climate Adapted People Shelters (CAPS) in Australia
The CAPS project aimed to reimagine Sydney’s bus shelters as Climate Adapted People Shelters through an open innovation design competition.
  • New South Wales Government
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Spain
Finding the right thresholds to trigger action in Heat Wave Early Warning Systems in Spain
In Spain, the State Meteorological Agency uses weather prediction models to forecast short- and medium-range extreme temperatures, and an early warning system (Meteolerta) has been implemented in cooperation with EUMETNET member countries.
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Senegal
Heat acclimatization and vulnerabilities of people living in the Sahel: The case of Senegal
This study analysed the heat-related impact on mortality and morbidity for a rural population in Senegal.
  • Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
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United States of America
How hot will it be? Translating climate model outputs for public health practice in the United States
There is a need for translation of complex climate science for public health practitioners for problem assessment and design of health interventions.
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Canada
Green roof bylaw and eco-roof incentive in Toronto
The Green Roof Bylaw and the parallel Eco-Roof Incentive Program are responsible for more than 1.2 million square feet of new green space, an estimated reduction in citywide temperature, and widespread promotion of cool roofs.
  • Government of Canada
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China
Heat wave and health risk Early Warning Systems in China
This project developed and implemented a heatwave early warning system to reduce the health risks and to increase the capacity of health systems and community residents to prepare for and cope with periods of extreme temperatures.
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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