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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.

Rasmus Kløcker Larsen, Frank Thomalla / Published on 31 December 2010
Citation

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.

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.

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Rasmus Kløcker Larsen
Rasmus Kløcker Larsen

Team Leader: Rights and Equity

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Frank Thomalla

SEI Affiliated Researcher

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