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The document examines the heightened vulnerability of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic and previous disasters, such as the 2004 tsunami and 2011 floods. It identifies root causes of this vulnerability, including discriminatory labour laws, precarious living conditions, and limited social protection. While the pandemic saw some pragmatic, inclusive measures—such as universal health access and visa amnesties—the brief argues that these should be institutionalized. It recommends a human-rights-based, multi-hazard approach to DRR that involves migrants in hazard mapping, provides multilingual communication, and streamlines social security access to build broader societal resilience.

The document explains how the 'direct pay' (elective pay) provision of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act allows tax-exempt entities, such as local governments, nonprofits, and tribal nations, to receive federal clean energy tax credits as cash payments. It highlights that WRI and partners have assisted 27 local governments in filing for credits, with participants claiming at least 840 projects for their 2023 tax years, averaging $308,739 in benefits per government. Case studies illustrate the use of these funds for solar arrays in Buncombe County, NC, EV charging in Chattanooga, TN, electric vehicle fleets in Philadelphia, PA, and wastewater infrastructure in Pateros, WA.

The guide encourages community-led cooperation to cope with water scarcity, arguing that individual stockpiling is insufficient. It suggests identifying local resources—such as plumbing skills, transport, and communication networks—and forming inclusive groups to coordinate water-saving efforts and emergency planning. The text emphasizes maintaining communication with city officials and suggests that external aid should focus on long-term infrastructure, like rainwater tanks and leak repairs, rather than bottled water.