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Background: Low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs) face significant challenges from natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, cyclones, and earthquakes. Between 2000 and 2018, nearly 90% of natural hazard–related deaths occurred in these countries (World Meteorological Organization, 2021). This review aims to address the increased risk of natural disasters due to climate change and ecosystem degradation. There are many initiatives to promote investment in healthy ecosystems to reduce disaster risks, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the European Union’s nature-based solutions. This review focuses on ecological disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) measures to evaluate their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in reducing the damage caused by natural disasters and developmental outcomes.
Objective: This review aims to examine the nature of Eco-DRR interventions in L&MICs, assess their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and explore the implications for policy, practice, and research. We evaluated blue, green, and hybrid infrastructure approaches and examined how they impact hazard prevention, hazard mitigation, natural capital, and development outcomes.
Methodology: This review included the empirical primary studies that measure the impacts and cost-effectiveness of Eco-DRR interventions. The review used the machine learning function for citation tracing. Eligible study designs include randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and economic evaluations. Two review authors independently assessed studies for inclusion, extracted data, critically appraised the studies, and synthesized findings. The project involved stakeholders in defining the review's scope and relevance.
Results: The author will be presenting the findings of a review on the effectiveness of Eco-DRR interventions in preventing and mitigating hazards, along with their cost-effectiveness. The author will discuss the relevance of this review for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working in this area.
Conclusion: The findings of this review are relevant as they provide evidence to support practitioners and policymakers in protecting vulnerable populations and promoting community well-being by mitigating natural disaster risks. The external advisors who contributed to the review have provided valuable input in defining the scope and relevance of the review, making it more relevant to policy uptake.
Objective: This review aims to examine the nature of Eco-DRR interventions in L&MICs, assess their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and explore the implications for policy, practice, and research. We evaluated blue, green, and hybrid infrastructure approaches and examined how they impact hazard prevention, hazard mitigation, natural capital, and development outcomes.
Methodology: This review included the empirical primary studies that measure the impacts and cost-effectiveness of Eco-DRR interventions. The review used the machine learning function for citation tracing. Eligible study designs include randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and economic evaluations. Two review authors independently assessed studies for inclusion, extracted data, critically appraised the studies, and synthesized findings. The project involved stakeholders in defining the review's scope and relevance.
Results: The author will be presenting the findings of a review on the effectiveness of Eco-DRR interventions in preventing and mitigating hazards, along with their cost-effectiveness. The author will discuss the relevance of this review for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working in this area.
Conclusion: The findings of this review are relevant as they provide evidence to support practitioners and policymakers in protecting vulnerable populations and promoting community well-being by mitigating natural disaster risks. The external advisors who contributed to the review have provided valuable input in defining the scope and relevance of the review, making it more relevant to policy uptake.