Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Reduction
Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Reduction : In the disaster risk reduction framework all elements are considered which have the possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks throughout a society, to avoid (by prevention) or to limit (by precaution, mitigation and preparation) the adverse impacts of hazards, within the broad context of sustainable development. The disaster risk reduction framework is composed of: Risk awareness and assessment including hazard analysis and vulnerability/capacity analysis; Knowledge development including education, training, research and information; Public commitment and institutional frameworks, including organisational, policy, legislation and community action; Application of measures including environmental management, land-use and urban planning, protection of critical facilities, application of science and technology, partnership and networking, and financial instruments; Early warning systems including forecasting, dissemination of warnings, preparedness measures and reaction capacities. Sometimes also mitigation or disaster preparedness is used as an umbrella term for risk reduction measures
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