What are the ways for Disaster Preparedness for a Changing Climate?

How are emerging disasters like lightning, heatwaves, and landslides changing the risk landscape in Odisha and impacting vulnerable communities? What practical ways can Climate Smart GP approaches be integrated into VDMPs and GP-DMPs to strengthen local resilience? How can civil society organizations better collaborate with government institutions to improve early warning systems, preparedness, and last-mile communication? What immediate, actionable steps should communities, Panchayats, and CSOs prioritize over the next 2–3 years to enhance disaster preparedness and climate resilience?