This report presents the findings of analysis and recommendations for resilient recovery planning in Grindavík, affected by multiple evacuations and ongoing volcanic and seismic activity. This work was led by the World Bank team of experts and is based on desk research and analysis of international experience and is underpinned by consultations with stakeholders, including representatives of central government agencies, local authorities, civil society, and the private sector. The purpose of this report is to inform the deliberations of the Grindavík Executive Committee and decision-makers in Iceland. This report is structured across four key areas: policy and governance, safety and preparedness, people and social infrastructure, and critical infrastructure and economic activities. A central recommendation is that a resilient recovery framework should enable authorities and stakeholders to recover in a manner that is risk-informed, gradual, and inclusive and that contributes to public safety, trust, and social cohesion.
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