Disaster recovery experiences

The International Recovery Platform (IRP) provides collections of resources from recovery experiences to support learning and improve preparedness to "build back better" through integrating lessons learned and best practices into future recovery efforts.

Cyclones

With the increasing frequency and intensity of cyclones, these recovery collections provide valuable insights into overcoming the range of recovery challenges they pose.

Cyclones Idai and Kenneth 2019
  • Cyclones Idai and Kenneth 2019
    In 2019, Cyclones Idai and Kenneth caused widespread devastation in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, leading to severe flooding, destruction, and a humanitarian crisis.
  • Cyclone Gita 2018
    Cyclone Gita, one of the strongest storms to hit Tonga, caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops across the South Pacific in 2018.
  • Hurricane Maria 2017
    Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in 2017, causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and a major humanitarian crisis.
  • Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Philippines 2013
    Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, struck the Philippines in 2013, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life.

Earthquakes

Gorkha Earthquake, Nepal, 2015 Recovery
2015 Malawi Flood
Floods, Malawi, 2015

Floods

  • Floods, Malawi, 2015
    The 2015 floods in Malawi caused widespread devastation, displacing hundreds of thousands and severely impacting agriculture and infrastructure. Recovery efforts focused on rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods, and enhancing community resilience against future floods.
Southern leyte landslide
Southern Leyte Landslide, Philippines 2006

Landslides

Learn from more landside recovery experiences

  • Southern Leyte Landslide, Philippines 2006
    The 2006 Southern Leyte landslide in the Philippines buried an entire village, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Recovery efforts focused on search and rescue, relocating survivors, and rebuilding infrastructure
Aftermath of tsunami in Aceh City, Indonesia (2014)
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

Tsunami

Learn from more tsunami experiences

Mount Pinatubo Eruption 1991
Mount Pinatubo Eruption, Philippines, 1991

Volcanoes

Learn from more volcano recovery experiences

  • Mount Pinatubo Eruption, Philippines, 1991
    The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, causing massive ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and extensive damage. The recovery involved large-scale evacuation, infrastructure restoration, and long-term environmental rehabilitation.
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Black Summer Bushfires, Australia 2019-2020

Wildfires

Learn from more wildfire recovery experiences

  • Black Summer Bushfires, Australia 2019-2020
    The Black Summer bushfires in Australia during 2019-2020 were unprecedented in scale, causing widespread destruction across multiple states, devastating wildlife, and leading to significant loss of property and life. The recovery efforts focused on restoring affected communities, supporting wildlife conservation, and implementing measures to mitigate future fire risks.

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