DRR in Action Case Studies

Brazil has in the recent past increased the number of initiatives on disaster risk reduction (DRR). This has been triggered especially by the recent episodes of serious disasters hitting the country, notably floods and landslides, for example, in 2...

Insufficient knowledge on risks and risk reduction measures exposes communities to greater impact of hazards. Schools can play a major role in reducing the vulnerability of students and local communities. Educating school teachers and students on eff...

Case study on how one woman has brought about social change in her village by organising a group of village women to make food security their responsibility and earn the respect of village men. One in a series of video case studies created by the Glo...