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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Australia
Managing health impacts of heat in South East Queensland, Australia
This paper reviews arrangements to reduce heatwave health risks in South East Queensland in response to these themes.
  • National Institutes of Health
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India
Addressing heat-related health risks in urban India: Ahmedabad’s Heat Action Plan
This report looks at how the local community of Ahmedabad in Western India is preparing for the increasingly extreme heat of the city.
  • Climate and Development Knowledge Network
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Myanmar
Case study: the impact of disaster risk reduction - field sessions in Myanmar
This case study presents the disaster risk reduction field session held by IFRC in Myanmar with the aim of empowering communities with information on the underlying causes of natural disasters.
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
  • Myanmar Red Cross Society
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Nauru
Pacific climate change finance assessment: Nauru case study
The Nauru Case Study is based on review of readily available information on the policies, programs and approaches of Nauru and key development partners, and consultations with relevant stakeholders.
  • Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
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Canada
How Winnipeg chose its Heat Alert and Response System alert triggers
The Winnipeg HARS Advisory Committee, which is responsible for guiding the development of the HARS, established a Heat Scientific Group led by the provincial Medical Officer of Health (Environmental Health).
  • Health Canada
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Canada
How Windsor-Essex communicates heat-health risks to the public
As part of HARS development, Windsor-Essex, Ontario, emphasized development and implementation of its communication campaign.
  • Health Canada
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Canada
Community response to extreme heat events in the city of Ottawa
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  • Health Canada
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Canada
How Fredericton developed a Heat Alert and Response system from the ground up
The City of Fredericton, New Brunswick (N.B.), is one of four Health Canada pilot communities that introduced a HARS in 2009.
  • Health Canada
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