Entry points for disaster risk reduction mainstreaming in humanitarian shelter and settlements interventions
The document provides an overview of how Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) can be integrated into humanitarian shelter and settlement assistance. It highlights key entry points across the shelter process, from needs assessments to planning, implementation, and monitoring.
By incorporating DRR strategies, humanitarian interventions can mitigate the risks posed by natural hazards and reduce vulnerabilities, strengthening community resilience. The document also emphasizes the importance of ecosystem-based DRR (Eco-DRR), which leverages natural processes, such as vegetation restoration, to reduce disaster risks while offering environmental and social co-benefits.
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