Author : International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction Secretariat
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 37,81 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN :
Author : Dag Hammarskjöld Library
Publisher :
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 26,12 MB
Release : 2001
Category :
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Author : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 10,23 MB
Release : 2012-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1107025060
Extreme weather and climate events, interacting with exposed and vulnerable human and natural systems, can lead to disasters. This Special Report explores the social as well as physical dimensions of weather- and climate-related disasters, considering opportunities for managing risks at local to international scales. SREX was approved and accepted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on 18 November 2011 in Kampala, Uganda.
Author : Jochen Zschau
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 36,1 MB
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642559034
Written for a broad audience this book offers a comprehensive account of early warning systems for hydro meteorological disasters such as floods and storms, and for geological disasters such as earthquakes. One major theme is the increasingly important role in early warning systems played by the rapidly evolving fields of space and information technology. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, offer a comprehensive and in-depth insight into the current and future perspectives for early warning systems. The text is aimed at decision-makers in the political arena, scientists, engineers and those responsible for public communication and dissemination of warnings.
Author : International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Publisher : International Strategy Disaster Reductn
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
This publication (published in 2 volumes, not sold separately by TSO) is intended for people who have an interest in and practice disaster risk management and sustainable development. It provides guidance, policy orientation and inspiration, as well as serving as a reference for lessons on how to reduce risk and vulnerability to hazards and to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It consists of (vol. 1) the report, including case studies; and (vol. 2) annexes, for example, a glossary of specialized terminology , and a directory of international, regional, national and specialized organizations (vol. 2). It replaces the preliminary version which was released in July 2002 (not available from TSO).
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 23,47 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Diseases
ISBN :
Author : Mohamed Gad-el-Hak
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 42,62 MB
Release : 2008-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139472291
'Extreme' events - including climatic events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, drought - can cause massive disruption to society, including large death tolls and property damage in the billions of dollars. Events in recent years have shown the importance of being prepared and that countries need to work together to help alleviate the resulting pain and suffering. This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large-scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change. Other topics include air pollution, tsunamis, disaster modeling, the use of remote sensing and the logistics of disaster management. It will appeal to scientists, engineers, first responders and health-care professionals, in addition to graduate students and researchers who have an interest in the prediction, prevention or mitigation of large-scale disasters.
Author : Damon Coppola
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 22,51 MB
Release : 2006-10-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0080465730
Written from a global perspective on risk, hazards, and disasters, Introduction to International Disaster Management provides practitioners, educators and students with a comprehensive overview of the players, processes and special issues involved in the management of large-scale natural and technological disasters. The book discusses special issues encountered in the management of international disasters, and explains the various private, non-governmental, national, and international agencies that assist in preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery during national and regional events. Concentrating on the four major phases of emergency management – mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery – Introduction to International Disaster Management deals with such timely topics as Hurricane Katrina, the 2004 Asian tsunami, and SARS. It also serves as a reference to governmental and other agencies involved in international disaster management activities. This book is the first of its kind to take a global approach to the topic of international disaster management.* Serves as the first comprehensive resource dealing with the issues of international disaster management* Contains numerous case studies, examples of Best Practices in international disaster management, and a contact list of the governmental and nongovernmental agencies involved in international disaster management* Provides a global perspective on risk, hazards, and disasters that is written both for students within disaster management programs and for professionals entering the field
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 26,2 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Public health
ISBN :
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Publisher :
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 31,46 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Audio-visual materials
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