Mitigation of Natural Hazards and Disasters

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International Perspectives

ISBN: 9048167965
ISBN 13: 9789048167968
Herausgeber: C Emdad Haque
Verlag: Springer Verlag GmbH
Umfang: iv, 240 S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.10.2010
Auflage: 1/2005
Produktform: Kartoniert
Einband: KT

This book examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. In light of the recent debate on climate change and the possible effects of such a change upon increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme environmental events, this publication overviews various policy and response discourse. Several case studies, from various countries and world regions, depicting recent experience in mitigation policy and program development and implementation and establishing interlinks between vulnerability and mitigation are presented to provide further insights. This book is primarily intended for academics, policy makers, professionals, and practitioners in hazards reduction activities who look for a better understanding of the complex and dynamic aspects of nature and society. This topic is a well established issue among most sectors of our society since the costs, both human and socioeconomic, of extreme environmental events have been rising astronomically, and significant vulnerabilities exist throughout the world. Without effective prevention and mitigation, these costs are likely to continue to increase, enhancing the uncertainty of societal progress. The knowledge and information embodied in this volume will be of immense benefit to anyone working in this field. Reprinted from: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2005

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Beschreibung

Practitioners in natural hazards reduction and policy makers in climatic change and natural hazards management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Adaptation Options And Strategies For Hazards And Vulnerability Mitigation: An International Perspective; C.E. Haque and Ian Burton. Section 1: Vulnerability, Mitigation and Response to Atmospheric and Hydro-climatic Hazards. Risk Mitigation Strategies For Tornadoes In The Context Of Climate Change And Development; G.A. McBean. Mitigation Of The Impact Of Tropical Cyclones In Northern Australia Through Community Capacity Enhancement; Linda Anderson-Berry and David King. Improving Access To Water Resources Through Rainwater Harvesting As A Mitigation Measure: The Case Of The Brazilian Semi-Arid Region; Adelia de Melo Branco, João Suassuna and Semira Adler Vainsencher. The Value Of Public Participation During A Hazards, Impact, Risk, And Vulnerability (HIRV) Analysis; Laurie Pearce. Section 2: Development and Ethical Approaches to Mitigation. a¿¿Benefit Cost Analysis¿ Of Disaster Mitigation: Application As A Policy And Decision-Making Tool; Philip T. Ganderton. Mitigating Natural Disasters: The Role Of Eco-Ethics; David Etkin and Ingrid Leman Stefanovic. Sustainable Development And Hazards Mitigation In The United States; Dennis S. Mileti and Julie L. Gailus. Section 3: National and Regional Mitigation Policies and Strategies. Canada¿s Experience In Developing A National Disaster Mitigation Strategy: A Deliberative Dialogue Approach; Valeriah Hwacha. An Analysis Of Risk Mitigation Considerations In Regional Reconstruction In Turkey: The Missing Link; Polat Gülkan. Climate Change And Natural Hazards In Northern Canada: Integrating Perspectives With Government Policy; John Newton, C.D. James Paci and Aynslie Ogden.

Autorenporträt

Dr. Emdad Haque is the Director and Professor at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of manitobe, Canada. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba in 2001, Dr. Haque was a Professor of Geography at Brandon University where he had served as Chair of the Department of Geography during 1997-2000. Dr. Haque''s primary academic interest is to explore into the various facets of, and processes in the nature and society interface. His background is in the area of resource and environmental management, with concentrations in environmental risk assessment, hazard and disaster management, and water resource management. Dr. Haque''s current research interest centers around human involvement in addressing problems concerning the environment and our natural and other resources. At the present time, his research involvement encompasses the following multidisciplinary areas: formulation of a participatory decision-making framework for sustainable floodplain management; the nature and role of risk perception and communication in disaster management; an assessment of knowledge of, and research on environmental hazards and risks as well as social and environmental impact assessment of water resource development projects. Dr. Haque serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Natural Hazards.

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