By Simon Lambert and John Scott Recently, the authors were invited to take part in the review of diverse knowledge systems for disaster risk reduction (DRR), one of several thematic studies included in the Sendai Framework Midterm Review (SF MTR). The …
Policy
Planning for climate resilient infrastructure
By Sophie Guilbault According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), approximately 60% of public infrastructure in Canada is built and maintained by municipalities (FCM, 2023). Many of Canada’s infrastructure assets are aging and were desi …
GBA+: An analysis of the interplay of climate change, COVID-19, and housing
By Dr. Dawn Hoogeveen, Kerri Klein, Jordan Brubacher, and Dr. Maya Gislason Summary: BC is already experiencing climatic changes which are predicted to become more widespread and significant over time. From flooding to drought to an increase in extreme …
Australia’s new emergency planning handbook
By Ella Wilkinson and David Parsons From 2009-2019, 7,348 disaster events were recorded worldwide by the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT), leading to approximately US$ 2.97 trillion in economic losses and affecting over four billion people (UNDRR …
John Handmer: DRR as a fundamental human right
By John Handmer, Senior Science Adviser at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Covid-19 and what were at the time dramatic climate-related events of heat and fire established a new global risk landscape. The risks were dynamic, com …
Adopting a health equity lens in emergency management
By Nicole Spence, Tasha-Aliya Kara, Katrina Plamondon, Barbara Astle, and Ngozi Joe-Ikechebelu Summary: Adopting and applying a health equity lens onto policies is essential to reducing disproportionate impacts on populations and creating a more sustai …
The relentless pursuit of resilience: An interview with Matthew Godsoe
By Lilia Yumagulova Summary: This interview with Matt Godsoe, DSocSci, Director of the Emergency Management Strategy Implementation Office provides insights into Canada’s recently released Emergency Management Strategy. In early 2019, the Government o …
Bigger, Better, Faster Decisions … Through Committee
By Trish McOrmond and Esther Burkard THE BEGINNING … Again In moments of crisis, making decisions on how to recover and direct resources becomes a rapid, highly scrutinized activity, required to be done in a measured and informed way. Decision-making i …