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Displaying 5 of about 5 resultsThis publication tackles the long-term rebuilding of Haiti and specifically addresses the challenges in meeting the sanitation needs for the country in order to avoid the risk of a secondary disaster, in which the people who have survived the earthquake could succumb to preventable disease, and to use this real opportunity to build back much better. It…
This short publication responds to calls from AusAID staff for simple, practical guidance on what integration of disaster risk reduction, climate change and the environment may mean for their programs. While there is general consensus that these issues are important for the long‑term success and sustainability of development outcomes, understanding how…
Identifying and analyzing the gendered impacts of Hurricane María on WASH practices in rural communities of Puerto Rico
This research study documents the gendered impacts of Hurricane Maria on practices around water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in rural Puerto Rico. The study finds that the impact of the hurricane was disproportionate for women…
This document gives options for rebuilding the community, meeting the evident needs of the most vulnerable people and filling key gaps in Haiti’s reconstruction regarding shelter and relief, water and sanitation, health and recovery. It states that risk reduction must be an integral part of recovery to truly rebuild safer and more resilient communities.…
This collection of good practices shows how building the capacity of local institutions is key to sustaining disaster risk reduction, and demonstrates the immediate impact of local and national political commitments that institutionalise disaster risk reduction. It also showcases collaboration between local and national governments, civil society organi…