The case study covers three affected countries: Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. In 2008, a multi-stakeholder participatory assessment process was undertaken to take stock of efforts by local practitioners. The assessment concluded that local practitioners should be given a greater role in determining the establishment of early warning systems in local communities based on a livelihoods perspective that allows for better integration of disaster risk reduction and natural resource management priorities.
Integrating DRR and NRM priorities from a local livelihoods perspective in the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was one of the worst disasters in recorded history, which triggered an unprecedented humanitarian response. This case study considers the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System (IOTWS) as one of the major responses to this tragedy to reduce future tsunami risk.
Larsen, R.K., Thomalla, F., Naruchaikusol, S., Tepa, C., Ravesloot, B., Ahmed, A.K. (2010). Integrating DRR and NRM priorities from a local livelihoods perspective in the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System. Demonstrating the Role of Ecosystem-based Management for Disaster Risk Reduction, PEDRR (Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction, 2010, 37-40 p.
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