Managing Disaster Induced Displacement in the Global South

Shray Pathak · Chris Zevenbergen · Rajendra Prasad Singh

janv. 2026 · Elsevier

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Managing Disaster Induced Displacement in the Global South provides a crucial examination of the rising challenge of displacement caused by natural disasters—a consequence increasingly felt in the world's most vulnerable regions. This timely volume delves into the complex interplay of climate change, environmental degradation, and socio-economic factors that drive displacement, offering a comprehensive look at how communities, governments, and international organizations can respond effectively. Drawing on an array of case studies from across the Global South, the book presents innovative strategies and policies that have been employed to manage the risks and realities of displacement. The book explores themes of resilience, adaptation, and the often-overlooked human rights issues that arise during such crises. It highlights the complexity of the issue by examining the multifaceted causes and consequences of disaster-induced displacement, shedding light on the interconnected roles of climate change, environmental degradation, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. It brings knowledge together in a single resource, compiling recent research, case studies, and best practices from various contexts within the Global South to provide a comprehensive guide that can inform policy, practice, and research. Through detailed analysis and presentation of innovative solutions and policy frameworks that have shown promise, the book guides policymakers, community leaders, and international organizations toward adopting more holistic and proactive approaches to managing displacement. Written by leading experts in disaster management, human rights, and environmental policy, this book is an indispensable resource for policymakers, scholars, and activists seeking informed and practical paths forward in the face of one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. - Includes a series of detailed case studies from various countries within the Global South, providing invaluable insights into the challenges and successes of managing displacement and offering replicable models and lessons learned that can be adapted to similar contexts elsewhere - Presents evidence-based strategies and recommendations drawn from interdisciplinary research and on-the-ground experiences, helping readers ensure their disaster management and displacement policies are both effective and contextually appropriate - Emphasizes human rights and the importance of community participation in planning and response initiatives, including discussions on legal frameworks, rights protection during emergencies, and the empowerment of local communities through participatory approaches

À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Shray Pathak is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India. Dr. Pathak has received the Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, India in June 2012 and completed his Master’s and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India in June 2014 and February 2019 respectively. His research interests include hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, urban sustainability and climate change. He was previously employed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi from Dec 2021 to Sept 2023. In 2022 he received the Best Practice Oriented Paper published in Journal of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Chris Zevenbergen is a Professor in the Water Engineering Department of IHE Delft and the Department of Hydraulic Engineering at TU Delft, The Netherlands. He is a visiting professor at Southeast University (SEU), China. He has worked as a researcher on various environmental issues related to the building industry, including 25 years of international research and consultancy in environmental engineering and water management. In the past 20 years he has accumulated extensive national and international research experience with integrated approaches to manage floods in urban environments. He has published five books and more than 100 scientific publications in the field of environmental engineering and urban flood management. He was co-founder and chairman of the European Network COST C22 on Urban Flood Management. He has founded and chairs the Flood Resilience chair group (FRG) of IHE Delft.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China. He is actively engaged in research related to sustainable urban water development, sustainable urban water system planning and design; low-impact development; ecological improvement for urban road and public space; real-time control of urban water supply and drainage systems; climate change; urban water environment and water ecosystem restoration; rural ecological protection & restoration, bioremediation, use of nano-technology in bio-treatment, water and wastewater treatment, and other environmental pollution related issues. He was a recipient of International Young Scientist Fellow Awards of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) in 2015 and 2017. Prof. Singh serves as an Editorial Board Member of Water, Associate Editor of Frontiers of Environmental Sciences, Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and Review Editor of Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Bioenergy journals.