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{"title":"Enablers and barriers to implementing effective disaster risk management according to good governance principles: Lessons from Central Vietnam","authors":"Bien Thanh Vu ,&nbsp;Olabisi S. Obaitor ,&nbsp;Lena C. Grobusch ,&nbsp;Dominic Sett ,&nbsp;Michael Hagenlocher ,&nbsp;Ulrike Schinkel ,&nbsp;Linh Khanh Hoang Nguyen ,&nbsp;Felix Bachofer ,&nbsp;Son Thanh Ngo ,&nbsp;Matthias Garschagen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105344","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105344","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazard-induced disasters, global disaster risk governance predominantly focuses on theoretical frameworks and broad policies, with a noticeable gap in the effective local implementation of strategies grounded in good governance principles. This research aims to address this gap by evaluating the alignment of local disaster risk management policies with key good governance principles including: accountability, collaboration, transparency, information sharing, decentralization and autonomy, responsiveness and flexibility. Using Thua Thien Hue province in Central Vietnam, a region highly vulnerable to natural hazards, as a case study, this research combines legal document analysis and expert interviews to assess both enablers and barriers in disaster risk management. The findings identify several enablers, including clear legal frameworks, public transparency in resource allocation, active multi-stakeholder collaboration, and localized governance approaches that empower community involvement. However, persistent barriers include accountability gaps due to the lack of enforceable sanctions and incentives for proactive disaster prevention. Collaborative efforts remain predominantly government-led, with limited engagement from the private sector. Challenges in information sharing arise from insufficient dissemination of risk maps and hazard assessments at the community level. Decentralization and autonomy efforts struggle with personnel shortages and inadequate training. Responsiveness and flexibility suffer from the failure to adequately integrate vulnerability scenarios into legal frameworks. These findings highlight the importance of addressing barriers while leveraging existing enablers to strengthen governance frameworks in hazard-prone regions, providing valuable lessons that can be adapted to other disaster-prone areas globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105344"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing resilience: A framework for increasing health care workforce knowledge about novel infectious diseases using Ebola Virus Disease as a case study","authors":"Morgan Taylor ,&nbsp;James Patrick O'Neal ,&nbsp;Kelly Nadeau ,&nbsp;James Zerylnick ,&nbsp;Curtis Harris","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105333","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105333","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing globalization of travel and commerce has heightened the threat of emerging infectious diseases, exposing critical gaps in health care workforce preparedness and education. The 2014–2016 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak highlighted these vulnerabilities, particularly in non-endemic regions, where health care providers were often ill-equipped to recognize and respond to EVD. This lack of preparedness underscored the urgent need for comprehensive and scalable educational interventions tailored to high-consequence pathogens. In response to these challenges, a series of 14 educational seminars were implemented across Georgia in the United States, aimed to enhance health care professionals' knowledge and readiness for managing EVD cases through a tiered response system. This study assessed knowledge gains among 1201 participants, including health care providers and public health officials, using pre- and post-seminar assessments. Participants' initial assessments revealed significant misconceptions about EVD, with only 13.5 % correctly identifying the outbreak's epicenter and 19.1 % accurately reporting that two patients contracted EVD while in the United States. Results revealed significant knowledge improvements, with a 24.24 % overall increase in EVD-related understanding, particularly in fundamental concepts (30.95 %) and state-specific response protocols (36.58 %). However, knowledge of active monitoring protocols demonstrated modest gains, suggesting the need for enhanced instructional approaches in this area. The seminar series not only addressed immediate knowledge gaps but also provided a scalable model for preparedness training adaptable to future public health emergencies. Continued education and future research into knowledge retention and practical application will be critical in maintaining health care system resilience against evolving infectious disease threats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105333"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring local responses to coastal risks in Khulna City slums: Towards strengthening resilience","authors":"M.A. Rakib ,&nbsp;Ksheeten Roy ,&nbsp;Md. Asif Newaz ,&nbsp;Md. Atiur Rahman ,&nbsp;Ven Paolo B. Valenzuela","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105349","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105349","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change is intensifying risks for coastal cities like Khulna, Bangladesh, making them especially vulnerable to cyclones, storm surges, sea level rise, flooding, waterlogging, saltwater intrusion, etc. Despite this, there is limited focus on how slum dwellers in Khulna respond to these hazards and adapt. Understanding their vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms is crucial for effective climate risk management. This study found 60% of slum residents are climate migrants who migrated from nearby disaster-affected areas such as Koyra and Paikgacha. Around 34% of the total respondents were found to be illiterate, while 43% of households live below the poverty line. The slums were found to be densely populated, with many residents coming from large families, and small-scale businesses were an important source of income for many. Principal component analysis (PCA) identified two major issues in the study area: flooding-related problems and salinity-related challenges. Regression analysis explored that increased flooding disrupts locals’ daily activities, causes infrastructure damage, and leads to economic crises, while salinity hazards aggravate long-term vulnerabilities. This study identified two types of adaptive solutions: resource-intensive solutions (e.g., drainage system improvement) and low-cost, locally managed solutions (e.g., social engagement), both of which could effectively ensure in-situ resilience and sustainability in slum communities. The critical insights from this study could contribute to resilience and sustainable planning efforts, particularly in disaster risk reduction for coastal cities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105349"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regional economic impact of flood disasters in Yangtze River Economic Zone: A TERM model with a decomposition analysis approach","authors":"Ling He ,&nbsp;Jiachuan Chen ,&nbsp;Hao Chen ,&nbsp;Qi Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105346","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105346","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flood disasters in the Yangtze River Economic Zone severely impact its economy and hinder sustainable development. These economic effects exhibit spatial heterogeneity, impacting both directly affected regions and causing inter-regional ripple effects. This study utilizes the enormous regional model of China, TERM, to assess the economic impact of floods in the zone and identify the sources of impact in disaster areas through decomposition analysis. This study reveals significant spatial heterogeneity in the economic and sectoral impacts of floods in the Yangtze River Economic Zone. Provinces in the middle and lower reaches of the zone experience substantial GDP losses, whereas regions outside the zone gain economic benefits. Sectors such as agriculture and water services in disaster areas, especially in Hunan and Hubei, suffer the most losses but experience positive ripple effects in non-affected areas. By contrast, the electricity shows a slight decline in output in most areas but increases in Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan. Additionally, mining shows a significant decline in output in all regions. The economic impacts revealed through decomposition analysis can be attributed to local economic impact, negative ripple effects on surrounding areas, limited spillovers from Shanghai, and economic benefits in non-disaster areas. Assessing the regional economic impacts of floods based on this spatial heterogeneity is crucial for formulating effective regional disaster reduction policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105346"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An indicator-based GIS approach for assessing a community's vulnerability to mobility-related disruptions caused by floods","authors":"Shashini Sanjeewani Ranabahu ,&nbsp;J.H. Lowry ,&nbsp;Muhammad Imran","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105342","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105342","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Assessing vulnerability in the road transport sector has received extensive attention because of the increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as floods. Communities' vulnerability to mobility-related disruptions is an area that has received less attention in developing countries. Given the higher vulnerability in developing countries and their contextual differences, this study aims to fill this scholarly gap by examining how vulnerability changes spatially and what makes regions vulnerable through a multidimensional approach. This approach consists of several dimensions, including road infrastructure, user functional, and socio-demographic aspects, to assess the community's exposure and susceptibility to mobility disruptions, which are combined to determine overall vulnerability. This study spatially assesses vulnerability in the Western Province of Sri Lanka using weighted liner combination modelling and multivariate cluster analysis. This study found three main clusters with higher exposure close to the rivers in this Province as a key determinant of the spatial pattern of vulnerability. Further, this assessment demonstrated how the inclusion of susceptibility results in an observable difference in the overall spatial pattern of vulnerability. Using cluster analysis, this research especially highlights the practical importance of cluster-specific solutions derived based on the uniqueness of the vulnerability determinants in each cluster. The proposed method helps to develop place-based vulnerability and risk reduction strategies and emergency management interventions rather than implementing a centralised approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105342"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143562495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘HiFlo-DAT’: A flood hazard event-disaster database for the Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Himalaya","authors":"Richard M. Johnson ,&nbsp;Bindhy Wasini Pandey ,&nbsp;Kesar Chand ,&nbsp;Ceri L. Davies ,&nbsp;Debra Edwards ,&nbsp;Esther Edwards ,&nbsp;James Jeffers ,&nbsp;Kieran King ,&nbsp;Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal ,&nbsp;Himanshu Mishra ,&nbsp;Victoria Phillips ,&nbsp;Nikhil Roy ,&nbsp;Jessica Seviour ,&nbsp;Dev Dutt Sharma ,&nbsp;Pushpanjali Sharma ,&nbsp;Harkanchan Singh ,&nbsp;Ram Babu Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105336","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105336","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>‘HiFlo-DAT’ (<strong>Hi</strong>malayan <strong>Flo</strong>od <strong>Dat</strong>abase) contributes to the disaster risk reduction (DRR) agenda of developing methodologies for the assembly, analysis, and application of disaggregated/sub-national disaster loss data; here for mountain floods in the Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India. The HiFlo-DAT architecture is aligned to international best practice/local needs. It uses English-language documents, principally newspapers and government reports (1835–2020), and comprises 128 flood events, at 59 locations, over 175 years (1846–2020). This open-access database brings a substantial improvement over existing compilations. Subject to the fidelity of historical event recording, analyses highlight temporal/process patterns inclusive of flood-rich periods (1890–1900s; 1990s-present: 68 % of events), increasing flood occurrence towards the present, the prevalence of rainfall causation (55 %), and the dominance of summer monsoon flooding (June–September: 87 %). Spatially, of the 59 locations recording floods, 76 % record a single event, 24 % have two or more events, and four tributaries record 8–14 events. Key flood impact receptors were roads (55 floods), bridges (54 floods and 94 impacts) and vulnerable labourer-migrant communities (70 % fatalities and 83 % affected) notably associated with construction projects in remote/exposed locations. Key opportunities for policy and practice development include transference of the HiFlo-DAT methodology across the wider Indian Himalayan Region and trans-boundary basins; multi-disciplinary approaches to corroborate and extend documentary-based databases; improved access to public archive materials; routine integration of historical flood data into DRR/climate change adaptation management planning and infrastructure development design; and deeper multi-agency partnership to record contemporary flood impacts to provide effective data for current/future DRR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105336"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital information and coordination system for disaster preparedness in Sri Lanka","authors":"Senuri Disara Siriwardhana,&nbsp;Udayangani Kulatunga","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105347","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105347","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Effective disaster preparedness is crucial for mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, especially in developing nations like Sri Lanka that are frequently affected by various disasters. This research focuses on enhancing the digital information and coordination systems for disaster preparedness through a detailed user requirement analysis. Employing qualitative methodologies, including interviews and a focus group discussion with key stakeholders, the study identifies critical features necessary for the development of an advanced digital system. The findings underscore the importance of real-time data integration, robust multi-level communication capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces to facilitate rapid and efficient disaster response and management. Significantly, the proposed digital enhancements are designed to address existing gaps in the coordination between disaster management agencies and the affected communities. These enhancements include the incorporation of automated risk assessments, streamlined evacuation procedures, and comprehensive resource databases that are accessible to both disaster response officials and the public. A key outcome of this research is the development of a comprehensive framework that integrates these digital enhancements to improve national disaster preparedness strategies. This framework not only facilitates better coordination and information dissemination but also encourages technological integration and fosters an environment conducive to digital innovation in disaster management. The study advocates for policy adjustments that prioritise the modernization of disaster preparedness systems as a strategic response to the increasing threat of natural disasters in Sri Lanka.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105347"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the concept of strategy as practice in national disaster risk reduction: The case of Botswana","authors":"Margaret Opelo Dennison,&nbsp;David Alastair Lindsay Coldwell","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105339","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105339","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study investigates how strategy implementation is done for national Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Botswana and what improvements can be made using the Strategy as Practice (SAP) lens. The extant literature rarely explores how DRR is done from firsthand experiences of those on the ground. This contrasts with conventional strategic management strategy in practice, that takes into consideration the process in which individual interactions and interpretations of organisational strategy influence the enactment of strategy on the ground. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, gathering data from staff implementing the DRR strategy at all three levels of the Botswana DRM institutional framework. Data was collected using semi structured interviews, focus groups and the nominal group technique.</div><div>Findings show that there is no formal DRM legislation in the country, meaning there are no legally required risk management systems in place. Due to this, DRR has historically been conducted without effective communication and coordination of DRR strategies and systems at national, district and village levels, as well as adequate technical, human and financial resources. The study recommends that a DRM legislation, sufficient training for DRR implementors, effective resource allocation as well as coordination and communication strategies and systems should be put in place to effectively mitigate disasters that the country may face in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105339"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Warned by the past: How Dutch media commemorate the 1953 North Sea Flood as a future climate catastrophe","authors":"Adriaan Duiveman,&nbsp;Lotte Jensen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105338","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105338","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The North Sea Flood of 1953 was the largest disaster to hit the Netherlands in the twentieth century. In 2023, 70 years after the catastrophe took place, Dutch media outlets commemorated the flood. Yet, their representations of the dreadful disaster were not only about the past; they also projected the catastrophe onto futures shaped by sea level rise and exacerbating weather conditions. This article analyses how Dutch journalists appropriated a historical disaster to tell stories about the current-day climate crisis and, meanwhile, “anchored” fearful futures in collective memory. The disaster in 1953 showed the havoc that such a flood could wreak again – a disaster journalists now present as a warning against future inaction in the face of rising risks. The lessons they drew from the disaster, however, differed substantially. Journalists embedded the catastrophe in broader historical water narratives that shape the current Dutch discourse on sea level rise. In doing so, some stressed technological optimism, while others emphasised that the Dutch should take a humbler stance towards the forces of nature. Using the same historical catastrophe, different journalists drew very different interpretations and hence conveyed diverse conclusions to their audiences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"120 ","pages":"Article 105338"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socioeconomic vulnerability of urban flooding in the context of IPCC AR4 framework in Hyderabad, India","authors":"Chandra Prakash Morya ,&nbsp;Vikas Sehra ,&nbsp;Milap Punia","doi":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105334","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105334","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing number of natural hazards raises concerns about the increased vulnerability of the population in cities, particularly in the global south. Recently the Hyderabad city has faced severe loss of life and property from frequent flooding and other extreme events. The vulnerability assessment in this context becomes a key to planning and responding to urban floods. In the present research, the principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to evaluate the levels of the different indices viz exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity, and potential impact. Results identify that historically the lack of disaster preparedness along with the urban land development has amplified the vulnerabilities in the core and old part of the city. While the wards having better infrastructural development and access to urban services show low level of vulnerability. The poor urban infrastructural development amplifies the vulnerability while the enhanced adaptive capacity lowers the vulnerability of population. The discussion also highlights that urban flooding amplifies the existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities in the city and, women, non-workers and socio-economically marginalized groups are highly vulnerable. The strengthening of governance through mutual efforts of users and managers for urban land management can reduce the impacts of vulnerability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13915,"journal":{"name":"International journal of disaster risk reduction","volume":"119 ","pages":"Article 105334"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143487749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}