Compendium of Good Practices on Integrated Risk Information Systems

The compendium highlights key practices in building and implementing Integrated Risk Information Systems (IRIS), focusing on:

Data Collection and Management: Systems that aggregate real-time data from multiple sectors, including weather, infrastructure, and population, for comprehensive risk analysis.

Interagency Coordination: Examples of how effective collaboration between government agencies, private sectors, and communities enhances disaster resilience and ensures swift decision-making during crises.

User-Friendly Access: Many systems prioritise ease of access for a wide range of users, from policymakers to first responders, ensuring that critical information is available when needed.

Technology and Innovation: Use of emerging technologies like GIS (Geographic Information Systems), cloud computing, and mobile platforms to enhance data integration and risk visualisation.

Community Involvement: Systems that engage local communities in data collection and risk awareness, improving both the accuracy of risk assessments and the effectiveness of early warning systems.

The compendium concludes that well-designed IRIS systems significantly improve disaster risk management by fostering a proactive, data-driven approach to risk reduction. It encourages governments and institutions to adopt these practices to enhance resilience and better protect communities from disasters.