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Leading on the ground along the Whangaruru coast: DWST squad leader activation
This deployment aligned with a new recovery approach that brings agencies directly into affected communities, meeting people where they are rather than expecting them to navigate complex systems.
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Pride, Policy and Preparedness: Reflections on Inclusive Design in Disaster Risk Reduction
This Pride Month, I joined an important conversation on inclusive design in disaster risk reduction, focused on how gender and sexual minorities are recognised, represented and supported before, during and after disasters…
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Making Sense of Build Back Better with HIDECs
When disasters strike, the goal is not just to rebuild quickly, but to rebuild smarter, stronger, and more sustainably. That’s the essence of Build Back Better (BBB), a concept that has evolved into a comprehensive framework used around the world to guide recovery efforts
May 19, 20252 min read
Barriers to Effective Build Back Better Strategies
This review analysed 40 reports—30 from major UN entities like UNHCR, UNICEF, and IOM, and 10 from national and government bodies—spanning 18 countries across four global regions. It revealed recurring roadblocks that hinder key decision-makers from effectively implementing Build Back Better initiatives across diverse sectors and deployment contexts. This research formed part of my PhD research.
May 19, 20251 min read
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