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Factors Influencing Accessibility and Actionability of Risk Reduction Measures in Last Mile Communities: Insights from the Northern Philippines

Author: Rhomir Yanquiling, University of Melbourne This research explores the factors influencing the accessibility and actionability of early warning systems (EWS) and risk reduction measures in last-mile communities in Northern Philippines. The study focuses on two vulnerable communities, Mapita and Cabalitian, that were affected by Super Typhoon Mangkhut. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, […]

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Utilization of Heat Early Warning Resources Within Slum Communities in Nigeria

Authors: Olumuyiwa Bayode Adegun (Federal University of Technology Akure), Tobi Eniolu Morakinyo (University College Dublin), Peter Elias (University of Lagos) This research investigates the use of early warning resources for extreme heat in slum communities in Akure and Lagos in Nigeria. The study was driven by the increasing vulnerability of slum residents to heatwaves exacerbated

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Why early warnings are not leading to early action?

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as floods and landslides are increasing due to climate change. More accurate information is available from scientific sources, including through meteorological agencies, on weather events and potential future hazards. This information is vital for early warning systems, which are effective ways to protect people, livelihoods and

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Dominica Building Resilience Through Community Early Warning Systems

Setting the Scene ​​​​​Dominica is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the impacts of which have already been experienced when the island suffered a direct hit by category five Hurricane Maria in September 2017, which wiped out 226% of its gross domestic product. Two years later, Tropical Storm Erika passed over the island

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Community Engagement and Accountability in Drought Anticipatory Action

This case study documents the Kenya Red Cross Society’s (KRCS) implementation of Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) initiatives in drought anticipatory action projects in Kitui and Kwale counties. KRCS used early warning systems and action protocols to predict and mitigate drought impacts. The project employed various community engagement methods, with a notable focus on the

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World Risk Poll 2024 Report: Resilience in a Changing World

This is the release of the second edition of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll Resilience Index. This resource offers deep insights into the resilience and vulnerabilities of countries and communities globally, especially regarding climate change-related disasters and other shocks. The DARAJA service and partnership contributed to this report, which highlights crucial findings for

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Cyclone Mocha Case Study

Cyclone Mocha, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Myanmar on May 14, 2023, causing significant damage in coastal areas of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Despite the challenges, Bangladesh’s disaster management efforts, led by the Cyclone Preparedness Programme, successfully evacuated over 700,000 people, with no reported loss of life. This case study highlights the effectiveness of

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Child Centered Early Warning Systems: Examples and Good Practice

In the face of increasing extreme weather events and other hazards, Early Warning Systems can provide vulnerable populations with information that may enable them, and their duty bearers, to prevent predictable crisis impacts. To be effective, early warning systems must be designed for and together with the populations that use them. Not only should children’s

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DARAJA: The Inclusive City-Community Forecasting and Early Warning Service

The Developing Risk Awareness through Joint Action (DARAJA) project is a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing weather and climate information services (WCIS) for urban communities, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations residing in informal settlements. ‘Daraja’, meaning ‘bridge’ in Swahili, brings together the residents of informal settlements, national meteorological forecasters, city authorities and other

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