LEVERAGING ZONAL RESEARCH FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This study examines the critical role of zonal research in enhancing disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) in Pakistan. By assessing vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities across various ecological zones, the research underscores how region-specific strategies can mitigate the impact of floods, earthquakes, droughts, and heatwaves. Using geospatial analysis, community-based assessments, and disaster incidence data, the study outlines strategic recommendations for integrating zonal research into policy and practice. Findings highlight that a decentralized and zonal approach enhances predictive modeling, community preparedness, and infrastructure resilience across hazard-prone regions of the country.