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Headwaters Economics is an independent, nonprofit research group that works to improve community development and land management decisions in the Western States of the United States of America.
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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To better address increasing wildfire risks, equal emphasis must be placed on both the unbuilt and built environment. A new report brings attention to effective solutions for communities to protect homes and livelihoods.
This report explores the opportunities and solutions for reducing the financial, human, and resource costs that wildfires pose to communities throughout Montana.
People’s susceptibility to wildfire is based on their exposure to flames and fuel, but also on their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wildfire.
Better understanding of wildfire risk can help communities prioritize prevention and mitigation measures to reach the most vulnerable people.
Wildfire hazard assessment maps can help U.S. communities build safer neighborhoods, prioritise mitigation resources, and adapt to wildfire.
President Trump's recent executive order, which emphasises logging on federal lands, is not an ideal wildfire risk reduction tactic. Logging is likely to misalign with wildfire spatial patterns and does not consider that houses are also fuel. But land use planning is more effective to reduce risk, especially considering the plethora of planning tools available.
Headwaters Economics and Wildfire Planning International have created the Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire program in response to increasing wildfire risks. With the goal of creating fire-adapted communities, the program provides tailored recommendations and land use planning strategies at no added cost.
A new study finds negligible cost differences between a typical home and a home constructed using wildfire-resistant materials and design features. While costs vary for retrofitting an existing home to be wildfire-resistant, with some components having higher prices, these expenses can be divided and prioritized into smaller projects.