SECTORS

Disaster Risk Management (DRM)

Disaster Risk Management (DRM) encompasses all phases of the disaster management cycle, and includes the actions taken before, during, and after a disaster by a wide range of actors to reduce the risks and impact of disasters. The Asia and Pacific regions are highly prone to experiencing disaster events. 

People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by disasters, as early warning systems, temporary shelters, and search and rescue services are often inaccessible, or fail to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Incorporating disability inclusion into DRM enhances preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, ensuring no one is left behind.

Resources in this section provide evidence, commitments, and guidance to achieve disability inclusion in DRM and across the disaster management cycle. 

UNDRR (2023) Thematic Report on Disability Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific

This review document by UNDRR identifies the progress made on the inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) across the Pacific Island countries since the adoption of the Sendai Framework in 2015.

CBM Global IAG (2022) Our Lessons: disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction report

This resource shares the perspectives, experiences and priorities of people with disabilities across Asia and the Pacific, regarding disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

CBM Global & Pacific Disability Forum (2022) Tip Sheet: Post-Disaster Needs Assessments

This tipsheet was developed with Pacific OPDs, and shares key information to ensure that post-disaster needs assessments capture the requirements of people with disabilities.

CBM International (2015) Inclusive post-disaster reconstruction: Building back safe and accessible for all 16 minimum requirements for building accessible shelters

This resource provides 16 minimum requirements to build back better, safer and more accessible shelters, after a disaster has occurred.

CBM Global IAG & Humanitarian Advisory Group (2022) Organisations of Persons with Disabilities: Making a Difference in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands

This report explores the roles and impact of OPDs in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, and identifies key challenges and enablers constraining and supporting OPDs’ contributions to the disaster preparedness and response sector.

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