Community-based DRR

This approach engages the local community, including the most vulnerable, in managing local disaster risk with community specific risk reduction measures while recognizing existing capacities and coping mechanisms.

Latest Community-based DRR additions in the Knowledge Base

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This report attempts to capture the status of the human security situation in its seven dimensions, in the two municipalities of Western Nepal – Barekot Rurual Municipality and Nalgad Municpality.
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An inspiring initiative to bolster resilience against climate change in Vanuatu has seen the island nation take proactive steps to harness traditional knowledge within its communities.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Placing local people’s perspectives and ideas at the centre of anticipatory action ensures they have ownership of this approach. Here, the Mvuramanzi Trust and the Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe began piloting the People First Impact Method.
Anticipation Hub
Women's empowerment programme in Jordan
Today is World Civil Defense Day, honouring the dedication and efforts of civil defense organizations and their partners in protecting people, homes and businesses from disasters and emergencies.
Flood Resilience Portal
African woman, Ghana
Traditional knowledge helps communities prepare for potential flooding. Transferring this knowledge doesn’t always happen, however. Scientists and policymakers don’t always recognise its value.
Conversation Media Group, the
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The Resilience Evidence Coalition, a network consisting of the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), CDKN and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) has announced the second round of the Knowledge-into-Use awards.
Climate and Development Knowledge Network
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The Climate Adaptation Championship seeks to better understand burning climate challenges within informal settlement areas and develop effective solutions for enhancing climate resilience within these vulnerable communities.
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In Ghana's Upper West Region, communities face multiple climate risks but show resilience through locally-led adaptation strategies. CDKN Ghana's engagements highlight innovative approaches such as dry season gardening and community-led initiatives.
Climate and Development Knowledge Network

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