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
Combating the heat island effect and poor air quality with green ventilation corridors
Stuttgart’s location in a valley basin, its mild climate, low wind speeds, industrial activity and high volume of traffic has made it susceptible to poor air quality.
  • European Climate and Health Observatory
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Germany
Berlin Biotope Area Factor – Implementation of guidelines helping to control temperature and runoff
In inner city Berlin, the development of new buildings are subjected to the Berlin Landscape Programme, which includes a regulation requiring a proportion of the area to be left as green space: the Biotope Area Factor (BAF) or BFF (Biotop Flächenfaktor).
  • European Climate and Health Observatory
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Ecuador
Drones in humanitarian action: Using drones to inspect post-earthquake road damage in Ecuador
This case study details how drones were provided to the government to collect data to develop ortho-mosaics and maps that helped geologists and project managers assess risk and make decisions in the aftermath of the 2016 Ecuador earthquake.
  • European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
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Ecuador
Drones in humanitarian action: Using drones to create maps and assess building damage in Ecuador
This case study details how drones were provided to the government to collect data to develop ortho-mosaics and maps that helped geologists and project managers assess risk and make decisions in the aftermath of the 2016 Ecuador earthquake.
  • European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)
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Portugal
Operation of the Portuguese Contingency Heatwaves Plan
The aim of the current Portuguese Heatwave Contingency Plan is to prevent the adverse health effects of heat stress on the population during periods of elevated temperatures.
  • European Climate and Health Observatory
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United States of America
Charting Colorado’s vulnerability to climate change
Responding to growing awareness of climate change impacts, the State of Colorado commissioned two of its universities to complete an initial study of the state’s vulnerabilities.
  • US Climate Resilience Toolkit
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Kenya
Collaboration for strengthening resilience: Kenya
This document presents Kenya case study on the different approaches and programmes for building resilience that have been implemented by FAO, WFP and IFAD. It also includes recommendations and next steps for strengthened collaboration on resilience.
  • World Food Programme (WFP)
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Yemen
Yemen tropical storm October 2008: Recovery framework case study
This guide aims to help governments and partners plan for resilient post disaster recovery while contributing to longer term sustainable development.
  • Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
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