Sustainable Reconstruction in Disaster-Affected
Countries Practical Guidelines
Development of strategy, concept, and formulation of the “Sustainable Reconstruction in Disaster-Affected Countries – Practical Guidelines” for project managers to reduce natural disaster risks.
Country:
Disaster affected countries
Project Period:
2011-2012
Services Provided:
Knowledge Sharing, Networking, Training & Capacity Development
- Development of strategy, concept, and formulation of the “Sustainable Reconstruction in Disaster-Affected Countries – Practical Guidelines”
Name of Staff involved and functions performed:
Project Manager: Claudia Schneider
Contributors: Florian Klingel, Daniel Wyss;
Layout: Martin Läng
Name of Client(s):
UNEP – United Nations Environmental Programme, Division for Technology, Industry and Economics
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Description of the Project:
UNEP commissioned Skat to prepare practical guidelines on sustainable reconstruction, in particular in the context of natural disasters. The guidelines provide guidance in identifying conceptually sound, robust and practical reconstruction solutions that minimise the environmental impact. The guidelines cover various aspects of sustainable reconstruction, including planning, design, materials, implementation, and maintenance.
In the aftermath of natural disasters, agencies respond by reconstructing houses and infrastructure. Project managers, however, are often overwhelmed not only by the volume of required activities but also by the extent of challenges related to reconstruction. One of the challenges is to ensure conceptually strong and practical reconstruction solutions that will minimise the environmental impact. The guidelines include the thematic areas of adequate site selection, construction technologies and their socio-cultural acceptance, cost-effectiveness and affordability of housing, technical infrastructure and access to information.
