Global Disaster Preparedness Center
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Assessment or evaluation, Report
This perspective critically examines the challenges and opportunities of implementing people-centered multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) in the Global South. Despite global initiatives, such as the Early Warnings for All initiative, operation...
Guidance material
This tool provides structured guidance for conducting focus group discussions (FGDs) with communities and local authorities to assess the effectiveness, inclusivity, and trustworthiness of Early Warning Systems (EWS). Part of the IFRC’s Enhanced Vu...
Guidance material
This tool is designed to help practitioners identify the most trusted and accessible communication channels and sources within communities, with the goal of strengthening the reach and effectiveness of Early Warning Systems (EWS). It provides step-by...
Research
About this Paper This study explores the challenges that people living with non-communicable diseases (PLWNCDs) face in accessing early warning messages (EWMs) during disasters in Nepal, focusing on flood-prone districts of Kanchanpur and Kailali. Fi...
Research
About this Paper Flooding remains a major threat to last-mile communities in Malawi, particularly in Makhuwira, Chikwawa District, where poverty and limited resources constrain disaster preparedness. This study investigates the effectiveness of early...
Research
About this Paper This study explores the factors hindering the comprehension, accessibility, and inclusivity of early warning messages (EWM) in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya. Despite the vital role of early warning systems (EWS) in reducing f...
Research
Extreme weather events driven by climate change threaten the resilience of urban structures and urban dwellers. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are an effective tool to reduce urban vulnerability to climate risks and, at the same time, develop more live...
Research
About this Paper This study examines the utilization of early warning information and the factors influencing its actionability among last-mile farming communities in Eswatini’s drought-prone regions. With a focus on the Lubombo and Shiselweni ...
Briefs and Fact Sheets, Case Study
This briefing note outlines common winter weather hazards experienced across Europe and Central Asia, and the ways in which National Societies are preparing for and responding to them. It also provides insights into how the changing climate is influe...