Latest additions to the knowledge base

This publication examines recently collected data from Haiti’s social registry new shock module to measure the scale of the August 2021 earthquake’s impact on households and assess the adequacy of the relief response.

In support of government efforts to raise awareness and prepare vulnerable communities for the possible occurrence of a tsunami, stakeholders such as business networks may organize activities to contribute to tsunami preparedness.

This seismic risk profile of Haiti, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

This study aimed to understand the impact of various physical mobility related barriers to accessing opportunities in rural Haiti, focusing on the most marginalized. Also, it investigates the impact of climate hazards on the residents’ mobility behaviors

Most people would remember the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010 claiming the lives of more than 220,000 Haitians. This tragedy brought the country's longstanding struggle with disasters to the forefront of global attention.

A successful 3,5-year project in the Caribbean has demonstrated the benefits of strong collaboration between development agencies and local partner and of better weather, water and climate services to save lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

While we have seen many high-level commitments and policies supporting the development and implementation of inclusive warnings, there is still considerable effort needed to translate these commitments into effective actions.

As one of the three countries most affected by extreme weather events worldwide, Haiti has been working hard to formulate an ambitious, inclusive and systematic approach to climate adaptation.