Natural disasters: anticipatory governance and disaster risk management from a local and regional perspective

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13 Sep 2024

Sustainable policies

Karolina Zubel

Agnieszka Maj

Karolina Zubel

Environment, Energy and Climate Change Director
Karolina Zubel holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and BA from the University of Warsaw and Sciences Po Paris. Currently, she is a PhD student at the Warsaw School of Economics, focusing her research endeavours on smart cities developments. Her work has been at the intersection of sustainability, low-carbon … <a href="https://case-research.eu/publications/natural-disasters-anticipatory-governance-and-disaster-risk-management-from-a-local-and-regional-perspective/">Continued</a>

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Agnieszka Maj

Economist
Agnieszka Maj is an Economist at CASE. She holds an MA degree in International Economic Relations from Cracow University of Economics. Currently, she is obtaining an MA in Gender Studies – Intersectionality and Change at Linköping University. During her education (on both BA and MA levels) she participated in numerous exchange programs at the University … <a href="https://case-research.eu/publications/natural-disasters-anticipatory-governance-and-disaster-risk-management-from-a-local-and-regional-perspective/">Continued</a>

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Climate change poses a significant challenge across the European Union, with increasing climate-induced hazards threatening ecosystems, economies, and public well-being. Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs) play a crucial role in addressing these risks due to their close connection to affected communities. Effective Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) strategies must be tailored to local needs, yet many regions face challenges like limited resources and expertise.

Proactive crisis management, integrated with Disaster Risk Management (DRM), is essential to prevent future crises. By using strategic foresight tools, LRAs can better prepare for risks, allocate resources effectively, and build community resilience. However, challenges remain, including financial constraints, trust issues and ensuring equity for vulnerable groups.

To overcome these obstacles, LRAs should focus on inclusive governance, citizen engagement, and data-driven decision-making. As climate hazards intensify, integrating CCA with DRM at the local level will better equip communities to withstand and recover from climate impacts. Collaborative efforts and capacity-building are key to a resilient future.

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