IRIS Education and training services | Institute for Research & Integrated Sustainability

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Executive Summary

IRIS Education and Training Services successfully conducted one of the largest community-level disaster risk planning exercises in Sindh. The assignment involved large-scale household surveys, community consultations, hazard mapping, vulnerability assessments, and preparation of disaster management plans at village, union council, taluka, and district levels.

The initiative supported local governments and communities in strengthening preparedness mechanisms against droughts, climate shocks, floods, heatwaves, and livelihood-related emergencies.

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overview

Scope of Work

District-wide disaster risk assessment
Household vulnerability surveys
Hazard and risk mapping
Community consultation sessions
Development of Village, Union Council, Taluka, and District Disaster Management Plans
Stakeholder validation workshops

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impact

Impact

The project strengthened local disaster preparedness systems, enhanced community resilience, and provided evidence-based planning tools for district administrations and humanitarian stakeholders. The comprehensive climate and disaster risk database established serves as a foundational tool for future resilience programming.

Beneficiary Demographics

Communities Local Governments

Direct Impact

5,000

Indirect Reach

0

Disaster Risk Management Planning for Umerkot & Tharparkar