Theme Citizen engagement and accountability
This theme investigates public and private accountability and responsiveness associated with integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into development policies, plans and processes at local and national levels.
Research questions:
How are national policy development processes responding to local realities and to the need for integrating planning and programming for adaptation, DRR and sustainable livelihoods?
Which mechanisms enable citizens to hold governments to account on their commitments under international agreements including the UNFCCC and the Hyogo Framework for Action? What are the cross-cutting principles of climate and disaster resilience that can guide their engagement?
How is the delivery and implementation of climate and disaster policy influenced by devolution, decentralisation and specific institutional arrangements at national and local levels?
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Coming soon: Understanding accountability of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippines
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Related resources
Characteristics of a Disaster-resilient Community A guidance note
Monitoring government policies A toolkit for civil society organisations in Africa
Community Led Policy Monitoring for DRR A set of practice notes by Christian Aid
The role of government, donors, civil society and the private sector in climate change adaptation and mitigation in Malawi Discussion Paper by Bunda College and Christian Aid, Malawi
Local voices, global choices Short videos of good practice examples from international and local agencies working on community based disaster risk reduction in high-risk areas in the global south
In the midst of climate change and climate-related disaster risks by Philippines DRR Network
Braving Insecurity May Be A Reflection of Coping and Resilience but is No Way to Live: A Call to Strengthen Vulnerability Reduction and Capacity Building Strategies for DRR in Asia by Philippines DRR Network
Accountability and Non-discrimination in Flood Risk Management Investigating the potential of a rights-based approach Case Study of Honduras, ODI
