Recent Kerala floods could prove the potential of social media as a significant and accessible tool to get information across quickly to reach out to a large group of people.
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
The aim of this scoping study is to understand what research and learning already exist on reconstruction in Nepal following the 2015 earthquake and what evidence gaps there are which need to be filled by further research.
This report considers the role of insurance in restoring local economic activity and reducing the long-term impact of natural disasters in Australia. The analysis looks at the experience of three recent natural disasters: Cyclone Debbie, Tathra bushfires
This document, Guidelines for Assessing the Human Impact of Disasters, has been developed as part of the PDNA guidelines, and similarly follows a people-centred, human-recovery approach.
This predominantly qualitative research into long-term disaster resilience identifies what helps and hinders individual and community resilience in disasters. It documents the experiences and wisdom of 56 disaster survivors nine years after the 2009 Black
The 2018 Kerala floods highlighted the need for ecosystem-based recovery, risk-informed land use planning, inclusive disaster response, and leveraging youth and technology to build resilience against future climate-induced hazards.
World Bank, the
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
European Union
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
This report assesses the impact of the livelihood restoration microcredit provided to the affected households after the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015. The assessment found that access to finance after a disaster has a critical positive impact on the affected households’ recovery. The report also provides recommendations on how MFIs can play a role in supporting rural communities’ disaster risk mitigation and preparedness efforts.
This guide explains how to conduct a PDNA in Conflict Situations, and complements existing guidelines developed by the tripartite partnership to support post-disaster needs assessments and recovery planning.
This document is aimed at decision makers to increase the level of knowledge about technical assistance and operationalise its implementation, ensuring the reconstruction of housing in disaster-affected communities results in sustainably safer housing.
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)