Ecosystem Considerations for Postdisaster Recovery: Lessons from China, Pakistan, and Elsewhere for Recovery Planning in Haiti

Susan A Mainka, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
Jeffrey McNeely, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-03858-160113

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Abstract

As the world joins forces to support the people of Haiti on their long road of recovery following the January 2010 earthquake, plans and strategies should take into consideration past experiences from other postdisaster recovery efforts with respect to integrating ecosystem considerations. Sound ecosystem management can both support the medium and long-term needs for recovery as well as help to buffer the impacts of future extreme natural events, which for Haiti are likely to include both hurricanes and earthquakes. An additional challenge will be to include the potential impacts of climate change into ecosystem management strategies.

Key words

disaster recovery; ecosystems and livelihoods; Haiti

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