Post-disaster housing reconstruction in a conflict affected district, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka: reflecting on the Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management approach

This case study highlights the extent to which Practical Action
Sri Lanka’s housing intervention reflects a climate smart disaster risk management (CSDRM) approach and whether this has led to an opening of inclusive spaces and citizen engagement on disaster risk management (DRM) in a post-conflict setting. The investigation highlights that Practical Action Sri Lanka has taken up actions which
reflect elements across the three pillars of the CSDRM approach. The study concludes that more action could be taken to integrate the CSDRM approach, and provides concrete examples and recommendations drawn from previous lessons. It also outlines the key challenges that lie ahead.