Resilient Innovations: Leading the Way in Disaster Management and Recovery
Authors: Krishna Pasupuleti Murali 
Published: July 2024

Abstract This chapter explores the transformative impact of innovative practices and technologies in disaster management and recovery, emphasizing the critical role of resilience in building sustainable and disaster-resistant societies. It begins by discussing new approaches to post-disaster recovery that prioritize sustainability, including the concept of "Building Back Better" and the integration of eco-friendly materials and designs. The chapter then highlights the increasing importance of psychological support and mental health services in holistic recovery processes. It also examines innovative funding mechanisms, such as parametric insurance and catastrophe bonds, which facilitate rapid recovery efforts. The role of resilient infrastructure and smart city technologies is explored as key elements in minimizing future disaster impacts. The chapter concludes by addressing the challenges and barriers to implementing these innovative solutions and offers policy recommendations for enhancing disaster resilience on a global scale. A call to action is made for policymakers, practitioners, and communities to embrace and invest in resilient innovations, ensuring a more secure and sustainable future. Keywords: Disaster Management,Resilience,Sustainable Recovery,Building Back Better,Psychological Support,Mental Health Services,Innovative Funding,Parametric Insurance,Catastrophe Bonds,Resilient Infrastructure,Smart Cities,Community Engagement,Policy and Governance,Disaster Risk Reduction,Climate Change Adaptation,Public-Private Partnerships,Green Technologies and Urban Resilience. References: Barangay Climate Disaster Resilient Index Resilient Mapping. (2014). Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, 253–286. https://doi.org/10.1108/s2040-726220140000016002 Harris, M., & Charnley, G. (2022). Disaster Risk Management: A Resilient Health System. Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience, 147–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72196-1_7 Iqbal, M., Wang, X., & Zhang, H. (n.d.). Load-Balanced Multiple Gateway Enabled Wireless Mesh Network for Applications in Emergency and Disaster Recovery. Innovations and Approaches for Resilient and Adaptive Systems, 277–295. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2056-8.ch016 Izadkhah, Y. O., & Hosseini, M. (2013). Fostering disaster-resilient communities through educating children and women for disaster preparedness, response and recovery in developing countries. Disaster Management: Medical Preparedness, Response and Homeland Security, 613–631. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845939298.0613 Monllor, J., Pavez, I., & Pareti, S. (2020). Understanding informal volunteer behavior for fast and resilient disaster recovery: an application of entrepreneurial effectuation theory. Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, 29(4), 575–589. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm-05-2019-0151 Tatsuno, S. (2023). Virtual Reality for Disaster Management and Recovery. World Scientific Series in R&D Management, 349–356. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789811257186_0016 Wegener, C. (2024). Creating Disaster Resilient Museums. International Perspectives on Museum Management, 220–230. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003000082-24