District Disaster Management Research Articles

Climate Extremes Walking Together: Evidence from Recent Compounding Climate Hazards after Remal

On May 26, 2024, Tropical Cyclone (TC) Remal made a devastating landfall along the coastal regions of India and Bangladesh. The sequence of devastating events began with prevailing heatwaves, followed by the cyclone’s landfall and subsequent heavy rainfall coupled with early onset of monsoon led to floods, landslides, and the resurgence of hot spells. It illustrates the complexity of managing such cascading effects of compound climate hazards. Multisource Earth Observation (EO) data with Google Earth Engine (GEE) was used to study the dynamics of Remal and its cascading impacts. IbTracks, INSAT-3D, GPM, Sentinel-1, and PlanetScope were involved in analyzing the cyclone's progression and impacts. Remal's slow progression extended the impact of the cyclone as it hovered over Bangladesh for more than 50 hours. As observed from the GPM data, the right side of the cyclone's path experienced more extensive and severe flooding than the left. Flood extent mapping using the Sentinel-1 data and Otsu thresholding depicted Jogipara, Assam in India and Jashore, Narail, and Khulna in Bangladesh as among the worst affected regions. Additionally, the early onset of the monsoon and the triggered cyclonic rainfall in the area led to landslides in Assam and Meghalaya during this period. The present study advocates the usage of multisource EO data and GEE for quick assessment of compound hazards started Remal. The study also highlights the need for a deeper understanding to develop a more robust district disaster management plan integrating EO data for actionable disaster risk reduction strategies for TC.

Progress and challenges in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction at sub-national levels: insights from Aceh, Indonesia

ABSTRACT Common gaps in the current reporting system regarding the progress of meeting the targets Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) implementation in low- and middle-income countries include (1) systematic bias towards central governments’ interests and narratives; (2) reports suffer from lack of independent process committed to evidence-based reporting; (3) progress reports do not reflect adequate aggregation of progress from sub-national levels. This research focuses on assessing the progress of SFDRR implementation at sub-national levels in Aceh province, Indonesia – the place where Indian Ocean Tsunamis killed around 170,000 people on Boxing Day 2004. The authors combined key informant interviews and content analysis of policy documents to collect evidence of the progress in the four SFDRR priorities for action. Two case villages in Aceh demonstrated challenges and opportunities at local levels. Findings suggest gaps in SFDRR implementation include a lack of deliberation of risk assessment and knowledge dissemination, discontinuity of regional DRR forums, lack of incentives for mitigation and shared commitments, and responsibility. Progress at village levels is equally challenging due to the lack of funding allocation, discontinuity of village-level preparedness, and lack of adoption of sustainable recovery and community participation. In summary, since the progress of implementing DRR across four priority areas of the SFDRR in Aceh is not optimal, Aceh authorities (e.g. provincial and district secretariats), provincial and district Disaster Management (DM) Agencies, and other relevant DM actors need to comprehensively improve DRR across all four Priorities for Action of the framework in the province.

Basic Concepts of Disaster Management and Hazard Risk Vulnerability Profile of Gurgaon Based on District Disaster Management Plan 2020

To understand the process of disaster risk reduction and disaster management it is very important to know the usage meaning and difference between the basic concepts of disaster management. While hazard refers to probable event that can occur, disaster is actual occurrence of the event. Any event becomes a disaster after occurrence when it has very wide impact in terms of loss of life, injury to people, damage and destruction of physical structures and environment. Similarly, vulnerability is situation it can be physical, social or economic but risk is calculation of probable impact of disaster. Capacity improvement can lower the vulnerability, lower the risk and lower the total impact of disaster. Capacity improvement by building strong structures and creating awareness among communities will help in building a resilient society to cope with disasters. In this paper we tried to understand the meaning of these basic concept with illustrations from District Disaster Management Plan 2020 of Gurgaon District of Haryana

For a Better Disaster Management in Türkiye's 100th Anniversary: District Disaster Management

On the planet, there are various natural hazards, and in the coming years, their frequencies and intensities are likely to vary. These disasters can be diversified into subcategories. Regardless of the way disasters occur, the consequences they create can lead to catastrophic outcomes for both humanity and the environment. It is evident that inequalities among countries result in some nations bearing a more severe burden of the consequences, despite being less responsible for environmental degradation. Due to inadequate infrastructure and financial resources, these countries endure the repercussions more harshly and become more vulnerable. Despite differences in the levels of fragility and development among countries, it is possible to minimize the risks of disasters turning into catastrophes through organized disaster management. In the study, the distinction between the terms hazard, disaster, and catastrophe is clarified in order to eliminate conceptual confusion. Additionally, the development indices of countries and their vulnerability to disasters are evaluated. In the second section, the essential elements of effective disaster management are outlined in subcategories. The third and final section of the study elaborates with examples on why district disaster management plans should be an effective model in disaster management.

EFEKTIVITAS BADAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA DAERAH (BPBD) DALAM PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA BANJIR DI KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU

This report analyzes the Ogan Komering Ulu District Disaster Management Agency's effectiveness in various areas of disaster management. The study involved conducting field surveys, interviews with disaster management officers, and analyzing statistical data. Results indicate that the agency has been successful in implementing production function and efficiency, as officers have been able to prevent casualties and minimize goods losses during disasters. However, there are still challenges when it comes to community satisfaction, particularly in relation to the rescue of goods and pets. Nevertheless, officers and stakeholders are content with the efforts made. Adaptation has been a strong suit for the officers, who have performed well in adapting to the environment around the scene. The recent technological advancements have also helped improve the agency's performance through education and training provided by the local government. However, there is room for improvement in community satisfaction in various aspects of disaster management. To address these concerns, the report suggests enhancing coordination with the community, staying updated on technological developments, and addressing areas of dissatisfaction. Overall, the Regional Disaster Management Agency of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency has achieved satisfactory performance.Keywords: Disaster, Effectiveness, Management, Performance, Regional Disaster Management Agency.

Disaster-resilient villages: strengthening community capacity in flood disasters managing in wetland areas

Wetland areas have the potential for flooding during the rainy season. Even though the community is used to a flooded environment, disaster risk reduction must be carried out immediately when the inundation exceeds the standard limit and causes losses including establishing a disaster-resilient village. This study aims to analyze the role of disaster-resilient villages in strengthening communities in the face of flood disasters in wetland areas. This study used a questionnaire with 100 respondents from two flood-prone villages, Sungai Lumbah Village and Bangkit Baru Village. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with community leaders in the two villages, the Sungai Lumbah Village Head, Bangkit Baru Village Head, volunteer groups and the Head of the Barito Kuala District Disaster Management Agency. The results showed that the two villages were still included in the Primary Disaster Resilient Village category. The two villages were still not ready when the disaster struck. The institutional aspect is still not prepared, the funding aspect is still low and the planning aspect is inferior. The communities of the two villages were still not ready when the disaster occurred. Various efforts were made to increase socialization from both the Government and academia to increase the number of volunteers and to increase training to create a disaster-resilient society.

Analysis of Public Awareness about District Disaster Management Plan: A Case of Dehradun City.

Analysis of Public Awareness about District Disaster Management Plan: A Case of Dehradun City.

ENFORCEMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW AGAINST THE PERSONNEL OF BURNING FOREST AND LAND IN SOUTHWEST ACEH DISTRICT

Criminal acts in the forestry sector are "acts that violate the provisions of Law Number 18 of 2013 concerning the Prevention and Eradication of Forest Destruction (P3H) with the threat of criminal sanctions for anyone who violates the law unlawfully". According to Law No. 18 of 2013 concerning prevention and destruction of forests, and Law No. 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations, that forest destruction, especially in the form of illegal logging, mining without permits, and plantations without permits, has caused losses to the state, damage to social and cultural life. and the environment, as well as increasing global warming which has become a national, regional and international issue. The purpose of this study was to analyze criminal law enforcement against perpetrators of forest and land burning, the obstacles faced by law enforcers in eradicating forest and land burning perpetrators and efforts to deal with the problem of criminal acts of forest and land burning in Aceh Barat Daya District. This type of research is empirical juridical, where the research data was obtained by interviewing several sources, both from the Southwest Aceh District Forestry and Environment Service, the Southwest Aceh District Disaster Management Agency, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment of Southwest Aceh District and the West Aceh District Police. Power and the local community. The results of the study show that law enforcement against perpetrators of forest fires is considered based on the area of forest burned, the age factor of the perpetrators, the defendant is the backbone of the family and the defendant has never been convicted or is a resident. Meanwhile, the obstacle for law enforcers in eradicating perpetrators is natural factors which are an obstacle because the condition of the location of the fire is difficult to access, the law factor greatly influences the application of the law, but if the law does not have multiple interpretations, then law enforcers will find it difficult to enforce the law, let alone the imposition of arson. forest and land is still low. In addition, the factor is the lack of law enforcers in the Southwest Aceh Police Satreskrim Unit, namely only 2 investigators available, while the facilities and infrastructure factor, namely the absence of environmental laboratory facilities at the Southwest Aceh Police and the lack of car transportation facilities, the factor of the lack of environmental experts should provide and adding experts in each region, especially in the field of forest and land fires, community factors, namely that people must obey existing regulations, as well as community habits in opening new land.

A Multi-Data Geospatial Approach for Understanding Flood Risk in the Coastal Plains of Tamil Nadu, India

The coastal plains of Tamil Nadu, India, are prone to floods, the most common disaster experienced in this region almost every year. This research aims to identify flood risks in the coastal plain region of Tamil Nadu, delineated through a watershed approach with 5020 micro-administrative units covering an area of about 26,000 sq. km. A comprehensive flood risk assessment covering hazard, vulnerability, and exposure parameters was carried out using multiple datasets derived from field surveys, satellite data, and secondary data sources. The flood hazard layer was prepared on a probability scale (0–1) with the help of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar data coupled with GIS-based water rise modelling using Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Digital Elevation Model (SRTM-DEM) and reports of the District Disaster Management Plans of 13 coastal districts. In addition, the National Resources Conservation Service-Curve Number (NRCS-CN) method was adopted to estimate surface runoff potential for identifying low probability flood-prone regions. The vulnerability and exposure of the population to flood hazards were determined using census and household data-based indicators. The different categories of built-up areas were delineated and intersected with the flood hazard layer to estimate elements at flood risk. An exhaustive field survey was conducted at 514 locations of the study area, targeting deprived communities of all major settlements to validate the flood hazard layer and understand the public perceptions. The amalgamation of results shows that very high flood risk prevails in the northern parts of coastal Tamil Nadu, especially the stretch between Chennai and Cuddalore. In addition, to provide baseline datasets for the first time at micro-administrative units for the entire coastal plains of Tamil Nadu, the study offers a pragmatic methodology for determining location-specific flood risks for policy interventions.

Community Training and Sensitization as a Flood Mitigation Strategy Influencing Household Livelihood in NyandoFlood Plains, Kisumu County

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence community participation in training and sensitization on household livelihood in Kano Plains in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County. The study adopted descriptive survey design and targeted household heads in Nyando plains, village elders and chiefs of the locations under study, local government authority representatives, District Disaster management officer representative in Nyando and the NGOs. A sample size of 385 was sufficient for a target population of 11,050. Multistage sampling was used to sample locations and sub locations while proportional sampling was used to sample the number of selected household where the households were grouped into different classifications. The sample size was 370 household heads plus 15 officers were working in Nyando flood plains. Purposive sampling was used to identify the 4 village elders and 4 chiefs, 1 Sub-County Local Authority Management Officer who represented the government, 1 Disaster Management Officer, and 5 managers from the NGOs. Questionnaires for household heads and interview schedules key informants were used for primary data collection. The study found that majority of the households had never attended training and sensitization programmes concerning floods with 42.1% and that the training and sensitization received was not of high quality (60.6%).The study found a strong positive correlation R = 0.582 which was statistically significant as p<0.01 (p < 0.001) between community participation in training and sensitization and household livelihood and that community participation in training and sensitization accounts up to 33.8% (R2 = .338) of variance in the outcome. The study concluded that community participation in training and sensitization influenced household livelihood. However, trainings and sensitization programmes were not regularly done due to financial constraints to facilitate the trainings.The study recommends that more training and sensitization should be conducted to the communities in flood prone areas on how to mitigate floods to ensure improvement of their household livelihood.

PENGARUH KONFLIK INTERN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DAN KONDISI LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA BADAN PENANGGULANGANBENCANA DAERAH KABUPATEN KERINCI

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of Internal Conflict Organizational Commitment and Environmental Conditions on Employee Performance Improvement at the Regional Disaster Management Agency of Kerinci Regency, using a quantitative research approach technique is needed to describe the research results. Furthermore, in order to strengthen the existence of a correlation between the two variables, it is necessary to prove that the analysis is carried out by answering a questionnaire that is distributed to respondents and literature study by reading documents related to the problem under study to look for concepts, theories, opinions or findings related to the subject matter. Based on the research results, it can be concluded, about the effect of internal conflict, organizational commitment and environmental conditions on improving employee performance at the Kerinci District Disaster Management Agency, employees who still lack awareness in fostering good relations between all employees. The effect of Internal Conflict on Performance is positive, this can be seen from the results of the t-test 0.001 <0.05. So that the effect is significant, the magnitude of the influence is 0.740 (seen from the coefficient value). The influence of the Organizational Commitment variable on employee performance does not affect seeing the probability value t count of 0.052, this probability value is greater than 0.05. So it can be said that the influence of the Organizational Commitment variable on the Employee Performance variable at 5% is not significant. Or in other words, Organizational Commitment has no effect on the performance of BPBD Kerinci employees at the 95% confidence level. The effect of working environment conditions on performance is positive, this can be seen from the results of the t-test 0.002 <0.05, so that the effect is significant, the magnitude of the influence is 1.002 (seen from the results of the coefficient value). The influence of the variables of Internal Conflict, Organizational Commitment and Environmental Conditions together on performance variables. This can be seen from the R-Square value of 0.820. This value shows that the proportion of the influence of the Koflik Intern variable, Organizational Commitment and Working Environment Conditions on employee performance variables is 82.0%. That is, Internal Conflict, Organizational Commitment in BPBD Kerinci Regency and Working Environment Conditions, together have a proportion of influence on performance of 82.0% while the rest, namely 18% (100% - 82%) is influenced by other variables not in the model. this linear regression.

Dampak Dilakukannya Mitigasi Bencana Banjir Oleh Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota di Nagari Taram

This study aims to determine the flood disaster mitigation in Nagari Taram which is carried out by the regional disaster management district of Lima puluh kota. There are still frequent floods in Nagari Taram, especially during the rainy season, although there has been mitigation carried out by the BPBD district of Lima puluh kota. Mitigation is carried out by normalizing the Batang Sinamar river, building gabions, enlarging river flow and installing grass thickets to retain river cliffs. This research method is a qualitative method with a descriptive type. The location of this research is in the office of the district disaster management agency in fifty cities, the office of public works and spatial planning as well as the office of the Taram nagari guardian. Collecting data using observational interviews and documentation studies. Research information is a number of heads of fields, heads of sections in disaster management agencies in the district of Lima Puluh Kota. The results of the study indicate that there have been mitigation actions from the BPBD district of Lima puluh kota

THE EFFECT OF WORK STRESS AND WORK CONFLICT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES OF THE KARO DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY

This research was conducted at the Karo District Disaster Management Agency Office located at Jalan Letjend Djamin Ginting No. 62 Kabanjahe. This study aims to determine the influence of occupational stress (X1) and work conflict (X2) on employee performance (Y) at the karo district disaster management agency office, both simultaneously and partially. In this study, the sampling technique used is Non Probability Sampling, namely Saturated Sampling. The number of samples in this study was 63 employees of the Karo District Disaster Management Agency. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive research using a causal associative approach. Hypothesis testing in this study using F test technique and t test with SPSS version 22 application. The results showed that work stress negatively and significantly affected employee performance by -2,426. Work conflicts negatively and significantly affected employee performance by -3,054. Simultaneously work stress and work conflict had a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees of the Karo District Disaster Management Agency office of 11,738. Good management of work stress and work conflicts is needed to improve employee performance.

Disaster risk governance for district-level landslide risk management in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh has been successful in reducing death rates from tropical cyclones. However, in recent years, landslides have been a significant hazard, especially in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. For example, the landslides of 2017 killed 110 people in Rangamati district. These deaths have raised an important question: whether district disaster risk governance at the local level is effective enough to mitigate the impact of landslide disasters? Based on literature review, nine good characteristics of disaster risk governance were selected (accountability, participation, collaboration, transparency, information sharing, shared decision making, communication, leadership and shared resources) to assess the effectiveness of district disaster risk governance for landslides underpinned by the disaster risk management cycle. These characteristics were assessed by interviewing 18 members of the Rangamati's District Disaster Management Committee. Policy documents were also reviewed to study the devolution of disaster risk governance urged by the Hyogo Framework and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The findings suggest that the four principles (viz. accountability, participation, collaboration, and leadership) function satisfactorily during the response, evacuation, rescue and relief phases compared to the other five principles. The findings also suggest that the national Disaster Management Regulatory Framework and the Disaster Management Institutions are conducive to promote local disaster risk governance. However, there are challenges with regard to collaboration within and between state and non-state actors. As such, context specific recommendations are provided to improve collaboration and effectiveness with implications for other disaster-prone districts in Bangladesh.

PENDEKATAN DALAM MITIGASI BENCANA TANAH LONGSOR DI KENAGARIAN SUNGAI LANDIA KECAMATAN IV KOTO KABUPATEN AGAM

This study aims to determine the approach to landslide disaster mitigation in Kenagarian Sungai Landia, IV Koto Subdistrict, which is carried out by the Agam District Disaster Management Agency and also by the Sungai Landia village government. This research method is a qualitative method with descriptive type. The research location is in the office of the Regional Disaster Management Agency of Agam Regency and the office of the Wali Nagari Sungai Landia. Data collection using caca interviews, observation, and study documentation. The research informants were several heads of fields, section heads in the Regional Disaster Management Agency of Agam Regency, Wali Nagari Sungai Landia and several staff, several high-ranking officials of the Landia River Kenagarian and the Kenagarian Sungai Landia community. The results showed that mitigation measures had been taken, but the mitigation measures had not been maximally implemented by the Agam District BPBD and the Sungai Landia village government.

The Pattern of Disaster Communication and Media to Improve Community Alertness in North Aceh Regency

This study aims to analyze the forms of communication carried out and the media used by the North Aceh District Disaster Management Agency in improving community alertness. This research uses descriptive research type, and qualitative research approaches. Research data obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Research informants, namely the Local Government, the Head of the North Aceh District Disaster Management Agency, the District Head of Langkahan, the Head of North Aceh SAR, the Head of RRI Lhokseumawe. The results showed that the communication carried out by the North Aceh District Disaster Management Agency was interpersonal communication and mass communication through socialization and simulation about disasters. While the communication media used, namely the mass media both print media and radio media to inform disaster management policies. It also used traditional media as local wisdom namely kentongan. Kentongan media are considered effective when communication tools that use technology do not function.

PENERAPAN METODE MULTI ATTRIBUTE UTILITY THEORY (MAUT) DALAM PEMETAAN TINGKAT DAMPAK BENCANA BANJIR DI KABUPATEN BANTUL

Flood disaster is a dangerous disaster, an event that occurs due to overflow of water resulting in submerged land is called a flood disaster. Almost every year Bantul Regency is affected by floods due to high rainfall. The flood disaster that struck in Bantul Regency made the Bantul District Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) difficult to handle so that it needed a mapping of the level of the impact of the flood disaster to minimize the occurrence of floods and provide information to the public.This study will create a system to map the level of impact of floods in Bantul Regency with a decision support method namely Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT). The MAUT method stage in determining the level of impact of flood disasters through the process of normalization and matrix multiplication. The method helps in determining the areas affected by floods, by managing the Indonesian Disaster Information Data (DIBI). The data managed is data on criteria for the death toll, lost victims, damage to houses, damage to public facilities, and damage to roads. Each criteria data has a value that can be used to determine the level of impact of a flood disaster. The stages for determining the level of impact of a disaster require a weighting calculation process. The results of the weighting process display the scoring value which has a value of 1 = low, 2 = moderate, 3 = high. To assist in determining the affected areas using the matrix normalization and multiplication process the process is the application of the Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) method.This study resulted in a mapping of the level of impact displayed on google maps. The map view shows the affected area points and the level of impact of the flood disaster in Bantul Regency. The mapping produced from the DIBI data in 2017 produced the highest affected area in the Imogiri sub-district. The results of testing the data can be concluded that the results of this study have an accuracy rate of 95% when compared with the results of the mapping previously carried out by BPBD Bantul Regency. The difference in the level of accuracy is because the criteria data used are not the same as the criteria data used by BPBD in Bantul Regency so that the accuracy rate is 95%.

Major hazards and disaster response capacity of Dadeldhura district

This study endeavours to explore the major hazards and the response capacity to disaster of Dadeldhura district. It used checklist to collect information on hazard ranking and capacity assessment. Similarly, key informant interview conducted with the key portfolios and members of district disaster management committee and Nepal Red Cross Society. Likewise, one focus group discussion was conducted with the purpose to draw insights of major disaster and capacity. Moreover, a district disaster preparedness plan was reviewed to understand the context of hazard and response. The major hazards of Dadeldhura district are landslide, flood, hailstone, fire, endemic, drought, thunderbolt and earthquake. Among all hazards landslide is in the first and flood is in the second rank based on damage and loss of physical property and livelihood. According to the district disaster preparedness and response plan, 2075, nine clusters have formed and updated emergency response plan for effective action in Dadeldhura. Among the nine clusters, this study only includes the search and rescue cluster to assess disaster response capacity. It has been found that out of nine clusters, search and rescue cluster seems progressive. However, the number of search and rescue trained people need to be increased. Likewise, the facility of ambulance and fire brigades need to extend in each rural municipality. Existing ambulance also need to be repaired and maintained regularly. The existing capacity is not enough to disaster response so, new efforts need to have been updated by DPRP with new activities to enhance the capacity.

STRATEGI PENCEGAHAN KEBAKARAN LAHAN BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DESA KUALA TERUSAN KECAMATAN PANGKALAN KERINCI KABUPATEN PELALAWAN

The formulation of a strategy to prevent community-based land fires in Kuala Terusan Village was carried out in October 2018 to October 2019. The research method is survey method. Key informants included the Head of the Pelalawan District Disaster Management Agency, the Head of the Fire Regulations of the Pelalawan Regency Plantation Office, the Head of the Kuala Terusan Village, Community Leaders, the Chair of the Tuah Negeri farmer group and the Head of the Tanjung Mandiri farmer group. Key informants can increase if met by other parties who also play a role in preventing land fires in Kuala Terusan Village. Data analysis using SWOT analysis. The results of the formulation of the strategy are to increase community knowledge and attitudes towards preventing land fires through socialization, guidance and training, increasing community participation through institutional strengthening and providing incentives by the government to the Fire Concerned Farmers Group and Fire Concerned Communities, utilizing government resources and community capacity villages as a preventive measure for preventing land fires through building reservoirs, building canal blocks and providing infrastructure for preventing land fires for farmer groups, increasing collaboration between the government and the community through the establishment of a Patrol Team in efforts to prevent land fires and conducting routine patrol / supervision of migrants to the village which has the potential to cause a fire, maintain local wisdom of land clearing or preparation by not burning through the provision of assistance with tools and social assistance and issuing village regulations to improve ur rights, responsibilities and criminal provisions (legal sanctions) for communities in land management.

Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation &amp; Disaster Risk Reduction in Gorakhpur

District Gorakhpur possess severe vulnerability to earthquake and climatologically induced hazards such as drought, heat wave, cold wave, flood, hailstorm, untimely and incessant rainfall. This article gives an in-depth perspective of the need for formation of Climate Cell in Gorakhpur followed by emphasizing the ongoing and futuristic targeted approaches of District Disaster Management Authority of Gorakhpur (DDMA) for enhancing Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction. Apart from the above-mentioned measures, the workshop on ‘Formation and Activation of Climate Cell in Gorakhpur’ has been discussed comprehensively in this article that led to the adoption of ‘Gorakhpur Declaration’ which is a brief outcome of the workshop. The ongoing & targeted efforts of DDMA-Gorakhpur mentioned in this article are wide expansion of green infrastructure in the district focusing on adequate plantation at adequate places; adoption of pervious pavements for urban flood mitigation; outcome of the Installation of Automatic Weather Station in SADAR sub-division of Gorakhpur; all the above mentioned activities are identified & executed by Climate Cell under the aegis of DDMA-Gorakhpur and other activity that is being done in expeditious way is formation of School Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) in Gorakhpur. In light of the vulnerability of Gorakhpur, on November 16, 2018, various stakeholders concerned with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) met and identified a common goal to work out for the strengthening of climate cell in Gorakhpur at the occasion of workshop. All the sessions that led to exploration of precise outcome in the workshop for enhancing the framework of CCA & DRR have been discussed in this article. How to cite this article: Gupta G, Gupta A, Khan S. Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction in Gorakhpur. J Adv Res Alt Energ Env Eco 2019; 6(3&4): 7-21.