La Reunion
Management of a cyclone risk within a context changing in terms of weather patterns and rapidly growing population.
Reunion Island, situated in the Indian Ocean, faces diverse risks, including tropical storms, landslides, and flooding, necessitating a robust culture of preparedness.
Despite a strong focus on cyclone readiness, the changing climate, evolving weather patterns, and a growing population challenge existing models.
This case in Reunion Island addresses
two key questions:
1
enhancing preparedness and societal resilience to tropical storms amidsta a shifting context;
2
leveraging existing solutions for broader preparedness to various risks.
This case in Reunion Island addresses
two key questions:
1
enhancing preparedness and societal resilience to tropical storms amidsta a shifting context;
2
leveraging existing solutions for broader preparedness to various risks.
The case emphasises education and preparedness of the local population and stakeholders and innovative communication channels to disseminate information effectively.
The validation phase involves cyclone risk exercises, workshops, and table-top activities, collaborating with local stakeholders and the population to assess generalisation to other risks.
