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Social media supports climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction

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An illustrated infographic showing a globe with climate change elements on the left, connected by dotted lines to various digital icons and technology symbols representing communication, analytics, and data, with sustainable energy and natural landscapes on the right side.
Research area:Social SciencesCommunicationDisaster Management and Resilience

What the study found

The study found that social media applications can advance climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through community engagement, prevention and mitigation, information support, recovery, and coordination. It also found that important areas such as building resilience and preparedness and response capacities are often neglected.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say this matters because social media is described as vital for raising awareness needed to manage disasters. The study suggests the findings are relevant to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 13, Targets 13.1 and 13.3, and the first and fourth priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

What the researchers tested

The researchers used the PRISMA method, a structured approach for systematic reviews, to comprehensively review publications that used social media-generated data and models to support climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. The review focused on the current status, implications, and way forward for this field.

What worked and what didn't

Social media was reported to be useful for community engagement, prevention and mitigation, information support, recovery, and coordination. However, the paper says vital aspects such as resilience building and preparedness and response capacities were often neglected.

What to keep in mind

The abstract describes this as a review of existing publications, so the findings depend on the studies included in that review. The abstract does not give detailed limits of the review beyond noting that earlier studies were fragmented and missed recent developments.

Key points

  • Social media applications were found to support climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in several ways.
  • The review identified community engagement, prevention and mitigation, information support, recovery, and coordination as key uses.
  • Resilience building and preparedness and response capacities were often neglected.
  • The study says social media has been crucial for advancing SDG 13 Targets 13.1 and 13.3 and parts of the Sendai Framework.
  • The authors recommend comparing social media posts with verified events to track mis/disinformation.

Disclosure

Research title:
Social media supports climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Authors:
Bashiru Turay, Christopher Ihinegbu, Sampson Akwafuo, Alieu Turay, Abeeb Babajide Ajagbe, Sheku Gbetuwa
Institutions:
California State University, Fullerton, Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre, Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre, University of Bonn, University of Bonn, University of California, Irvine, University of Nigeria, University of Sierra Leone, University of the Philippines Diliman
Publication date:
2026-02-26
DOI:
10.1007/s11069-025-07951-4
OpenAlex record:
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