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Several decades of research have produced considerable understanding of the complex interacting factors contributing to social vulnerability to natural hazards., Despite these insights and the efforts of the disaster risk reduction and humanitarian organisations to reduce hazard vulnerability, natural hazards remain a considerable challenge to poverty reduction and development in many countries around the world and particularly in South and Southeast Asia.
The objective of this research was to undertake a comprehensive, systematic analysis of the scientific literature on coastal hazards to identify the factors contributing to hazard vulnerability, determine the relationships between them, and to review recommendations for vulnerability reduction. The synthesis includes research findings from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
This work highlights the need for a multi-scaled and multi-disciplined research approach that addresses the gaps between field-based case studies, larger-scale vulnerability assessments, conceptual frameworks and theory, and the implications for policy and practice.
Project / The Resilient Coasts Caribbean Sea project will develop Living Labs for coastal ecosystem management using nature-based solutions.
Other publication / Gary Haq contributed six entries relating to climate change for this research encyclopaedia.
Media coverage / Romanus Opiyo, SEI Africa Programme Leader for Sustainable Urbanization speaks about improving climate resilience in African infrastructure.
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