The 2022 floods in Pakistan bear striking resemblance to those which hit Libya. In response to the Libyan floods, the international community joined forces with local partners and Libyan authorities to provide immediate assistance to those affected. The immediate response and relief efforts have now been rolled out in Libya’s affected regions. It is now crucial to shift the focus beyond immediate relief to long-term recovery. Unfortunately, long-term recovery often takes a backseat to short-term relief in disaster management policies and practices worldwide.
