Social impacts & resilience

Social impacts & resilience

Coping capacity, cultural impacts, loss absorption, loss acceptance, loss of livelihood, psychological impacts, psychological support, social vulnerability.

Street busy with people and traffic during the UK heatwave
New research found rising temperatures and climate shocks increase wealth inequality
Anglia Ruskin University
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2023
This publication outlines why post-disaster needs assessments (PDNA) should provide comprehensive details of the economic and social impacts of disasters on countries to swiftly mobilize resources and support resilient recovery.
Asian Development Bank
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2023
This research aims to analyze the role of ancestral Andean practices in building community resilience in settlements exposed to volcanic risk.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)
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2023
In this paper, the researchers present a social vulnerability index for flooding in Sweden. They complement earlier research by assessing social vulnerability using a combined bottom-up and top-down approach with an emphasis on stakeholder involvement.
Frontiers in Climate
Corniche seaside street and seafront of the city of Alexandria, Egypt
The city is sinking, and as it does so, seawater is seeping into the fertile delta. More than 90 per cent of Egypt is desert and the increased risk of saline contamination of the most productive agricultural region is potentially catastrophic.
Water Science Policy
Two Mexican women walking in front of a yellow wall.
During emergency evacuations, displacements and return, risks of sexual and physical violence, partner violence, forced and/or coerced prostitution, child and/or forced marriage, and trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced labor are heightened.
World Bank, the
Floridians are saving money this hurricane season as House Bill 7063 comes into effect. The recently signed bill implements tax-free holidays for disaster-planning items, encouraging people to buy qualifying items.
WUSF Public Media
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2022
This case study shows how locally-grounded evidence regarding climate risk and projected impact can be used strategically and consistently at multiple levels to influence comprehensive policy change that supports local action to build resilience.
Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance Mercy Corps Indonesia Institute for Social and Environmental Transition - International