Quantitative risk assessments require diverse data, GIS tools, and expertise. Due to climate change, assessing rapidly changing conditions and integrating local knowledge – often qualitative – is crucial but challenging. We will share our experience integrating local knowledge in a Pakistan Anticipatory Action project for Indus Floods.

Anne Schauss, Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT gGmbH)

Hilla Wessel

ASB, in partnership with arche noVa and the German Toilet Organization, is implementing a GFFO-funded global project to strengthen climate-sensitive, inclusive WASH services. The project builds local resilience by enhancing community capacities to prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. This session showcased experiences from three countries:
Honduras: Training community members in rainfall monitoring for early drought warnings.
Indonesia: Conducting climate risk assessments with local governments, aligned with DRR plans.
Somalia: Community-led climate risk assessments and preparedness in a fragile context.
Participants discussed practical approaches and challenges in integrating climate risks into disaster preparedness.

Hilla Wessel