The reconstruction of the houses that were destroyed or sustained significant damage from
naturally-triggered disasters in rural and urban communities is one of the first steps towards …

• Consideration of DRR in conflict raises important questions about normative conceptions of
and approaches to DRR, including the centrality of the state, the position of national DRR …

In view of increasing cyclonic activity in the Indian Ocean, nations in southern Africa should
prepare well for flood-related disasters. This paper critically examined the level of …

Reconstruction of safe and secure housing is commonly considered the most effective
means of returning rural and urban communities affected by disasters to pre-disaster living …

A ground-breaking study on how natural disasters can escalate or defuse wars,
insurgencies, and other strife. Armed conflict and natural disasters have plagued the twenty …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a practical framework for community
participation in post-disaster resettlement. Design/methodology/approach The proposed …

Purpose Addressing the housing needs of the displaced communities is an essential part of
a recovery programme that has distinct links to livelihoods, health, education, security and …

Nowadays, sustainability concerns have reached an unprecedented stage, making the need
for sustainable means to safeguard the planet more pressing. As one of the centres for …

Due to the increased intensity of disasters, in the last decade, Sri Lanka has given special
attention to Post-Disaster Reconstruction (PDR) policies. With the intention of achieving …

Ensuring the selection of appropriate sites for temporary shelters is critical to efficient
disaster management and recovery efforts. This study evaluates the suitability of using urban …