Local Government Support Program
EQUINOCT acts as technical consultants, bridging the gap between community, governance body and educational institution.
The aim of the project is to develop risk reduction plans, with a special focus on rivers and tidal floods. The community and LSG learn to address the novel challenges of climate change through decentralised efforts and location-based interventions. assistance and ensuring community involvement in the process.
The project also envisages community based climate monitoring and developing in-situ early warnings systems.
Equinoct acts as technical consultants, bridging the gap between community, governance body and educational institution.
ANALYTICS
Flood Risk Assessment System
- Social action project
- Possible risks associated with disasters in the region
- Develop participatory risk mitigation and preparedness plans
- With volunteer and student support
Community Rainfall monitoring system
- Community sourced
- Establishment of dense local network of rain gauges
- Gauges are built locally and assembled
Community Groundwater monitoring system
- Community sourced
- Select individuals monitor levels of their water resources
- Information shared for analysis
EQUINOCT facilitates the process through providing technical assistance and ensuring community involvement in the process.