The embeddedness of local and indigenous communities in their environments has led
them to develop time-tested knowledge and practices to prepare for, mitigate, respond to …

This paper reviews the practice and research trends in disaster resilience and disaster risk
reduction literature since 2012. It applies the rapid appraisal methodology to explore …

Abstract Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) are implemented in many parts of the world,
but early warnings do not always translate into an emergency response from all individuals …

Pakistan is ranked among the most climate change adversely affected countries of the world
due to facing higher frequency of extreme natural hazards events as floods, drought, and …

Pakistan is one of the most adversely affected countries by climate-related extreme events
such as floods owing to its geographical and climatic conditions. Over the last two decades …

This study focuses on the accumulated indigenous knowledge of the Yao ethnic minority in
Bac Kan Province of Vietnam. Through centuries of observation and experimentation, the …

There's a growing recognition by scholars that local-indigenous knowledge can make
important contributions to both disaster risk reduction and managing environmental change …

Study region This study was conducted in Dire Dawa city of Ethiopia, where flood hazard
occurs on regular basis. Study focus The study was conducted with the aim of mapping flood …

Forest and wildlife resources are indispensable for the provision of ecosystem goods and
services; as well as spiritual and cultural values in rural areas. In most unprotected areas …

Climate change affects ecosystems and the well-being of rural households relying on
ecosystem services for their livelihoods. The ability to withstand the adverse effects of …