Past disaster eventsEM-DAT listing of disaster events in the BahamasDisaster statistics from UN-ISDR and CREDRisk country profile from Index for Risk Management Disaster response and management data from ReliefWebGovernment policiesHFA Progress Reports, government plans, and government statements – http://www.unisdr.org/partners/countries/bhsRed Cross + civil societyIFRC appeals and info bulletins for the Bahamas
For over two decades, there has been a strong consensus that responding to disasters after they occur does not save the maximum number of lives and livelihoods nor minimize disaster losses. This recognition has been combined with a shift towards an endogenous-led community approach to preparedness and management of disasters and disease outbreaks. To respond […]
Resilience in the Americas (RITA) Resources Read More »
The impacts of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are leading to discussions regarding decision-making about the potential need to migrate. Despite the situation being well-documented, with many SIDS aiming to raise the topic to prominence and to take action for themselves, limited support and interest has been forthcoming from external sources. This
Difficult Decisions: Migration from Small Island Developing States under Climate Change Read More »
Case studies of VCAs undertaken in the Bahamas in 2010. The locations include: Arthur’s Town; Fox Hill; South Eleuthera.
Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments in the Bahamas Read More »