Prava

Climate: The state’s fluctuating weather conditions suggest that it is reeling under climatic chaos. For more than a decade now, it has experienced contrasting extreme weather conditions: from heat waves to cyclones, from droughts to floods. They have not only become more frequent, but have hit areas that were never considered vulnerable. The frequency of cyclones has increased on the Orissa coast. Temperature data of the coastal region in the last years shows wide fluctuations and average temperatures have risen. Change in climate alarming for preparedness and management.

Hence PRAVA work to

• Develop preparedness plans to reduce the impact of possible emergencies.
• Establish greater capacity and preparedness measures to deal with any emergencies arising from disasters or conflict.
• Reduce the risk and vulnerability of the affected communities.
• Provide basic amenities and rehabilitation support to the community.
• Form a coalition among the government, NGOs, resource institutes to ensure pro activeness and sustainability of measures.
• Conduct research and documentation for information sharing on disasters and disaster mitigation.