The document discusses recovery from recent earthquakes in L'Aquila, Italy; Padang, Indonesia; and Christchurch, New Zealand. It summarizes the impacts of each earthquake in 1-3 sentences and discusses challenges with recovery efforts in each location, such as inadequate or temporary housing solutions and lack of services and infrastructure. Key lessons discussed include the need for evidence-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and recovery, as well as ensuring inclusive long-term recovery outcomes through public participation in decision making.