239 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
Contents
SECTION ONE: FOCUS ON REDUCING RISK: Risk reduction; challenges and opportunities -- Disaster preparedness: a priority for Latin America -- Preparedness pays off in Mozambique -- Pacific Islands foretell future of climatic change -- Reducing earthquake risk in urban Europe -- SECTION TWO: TRACKING THE SYSTEM: Assessing vulnerabilities and capacities: during peace and war -- Accoutability: a question of rights and duties -- Disaster data: key trends and statistics -- International Federation overview -- The Movement: a worldwide presence -- A global network
Summary
This edition of the World Disasters Report argues that risk reduction is an essential condition for sustainable development. It examines preparedness and mitigation initiatives from disaster-prone countries across the globe. It discusses who should take responsibility for protecting vulnerable populations from disaster, and how
Notes
'Focus on reducing risk' ([8] p. : col. map) inserted
