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Integrated Research on Disaster Risks
Contributions from the IRDR Young Scientists Programme
Av Riyanti Djalante, Mizan B. F. Bisri m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
1465 kr
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This book is a collection of works written by young scientists involved in the Integrated Disaster Risk Research (IRDR). Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is a decade-long research programme co-sponsored by the International Science Council (merged by International Council for Science …
Integrated Research on Disaster Risks
Contributions from the IRDR Young Scientists Programme
Av Riyanti Djalante, Mizan B. F. Bisri m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
1465 kr
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This book is a collection of works written by young scientists involved in the Integrated Disaster Risk Research (IRDR). Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is a decade-long research programme co-sponsored by the International Science Council (merged by International Council for Science …
Seasonal Flood Forecasts and Warning Response Opportunities
ENSO Applications in Bangladesh
Inbunden, 2022
1641 kr
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This book explores the feasibility of using El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-based forecasts and early warning systems to prevent losses from floods and droughts in Bangladesh. Despite advances in short-range flood forecasting and information dissemination systems in Bangladesh, the present …
Indigenous Knowledge and Disaster Risk Reduction
Insight Towards Perception, Response, Adaptation and Sustainability
Av Gopal Krishna Panda, Uday Chatterjee m. fl.
Inbunden, 2023
1641 kr
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The book seeks to comprehend how indigenous knowledge systems of local communities can be effectively used in disaster management of various types. A prime example is the 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, promoting indigenous environmental management knowledge and practices. …
Indigenous Knowledge and Disaster Risk Reduction
Insight Towards Perception, Response, Adaptation and Sustainability
Av Gopal Krishna Panda, Uday Chatterjee m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
1641 kr
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The book seeks to comprehend how indigenous knowledge systems of local communities can be effectively used in disaster management of various types. A prime example is the 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, promoting indigenous environmental management knowledge and practices. …
Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Living
Av Gowhar Meraj, Shizuka Hashimoto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2024
1858 kr
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"Nature's Fury: Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies" shall be a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges and hazards associated with mountainous regions, and the efforts being made to mitigate their impact. The book shall provide a detailed overview of natural hazards such as …
Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Living
Av Gowhar Meraj, Shizuka Hashimoto m. fl.
Häftad, 2025
1858 kr
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"Nature's Fury: Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies" shall be a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges and hazards associated with mountainous regions, and the efforts being made to mitigate their impact. The book shall provide a detailed overview of natural hazards such as …
Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
Progress, Challenges, and Issues
Av Riyanti Djalante, Matthias Garschagen m. fl.
Inbunden, 2017
1967 kr
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This book is a unique, transdisciplinary summary of the state of the art of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia. It provides a comprehensive overview of disaster risk governance across all levels and multiple actors including diverse perspectives from practitioners and researchers on the …
Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
Progress, Challenges, and Issues
Av Riyanti Djalante, Matthias Garschagen m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1967 kr
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This book is a unique, transdisciplinary summary of the state of the art of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia. It provides a comprehensive overview of disaster risk governance across all levels and multiple actors including diverse perspectives from practitioners and researchers on the …
Community Practices for Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan
Av Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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This book presents key lessons from community-based risk-reduction practices in Japan, a country that is often hit by disasters and that also has shown strong resilience in coping with those disasters. Japan has a strong governance system for disaster risk reduction. However, the Kobe earthquake of …
Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Bangladesh
Av Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
1096 kr
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The book outlines the climate change adaptation (CCA) actions in Bangladesh drawing examples and lessons from different projects and programs in the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with the academicians from different universities …
Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
Av Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
1858 kr
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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with …
Disaster Recovery
Used or Misused Development Opportunity
Av Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2013
1641 kr
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This book explains key lessons learned from diverse disaster situations and analyzes them within the framework of governance, education, and technology, providing a framework for disaster recovery as a development opportunity. In post-disaster situations, different types of resources are put into …
Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Bangladesh
Av Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
1096 kr
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The book outlines the climate change adaptation (CCA) actions in Bangladesh drawing examples and lessons from different projects and programs in the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with the academicians from different universities …
Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
Av Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
1858 kr
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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with …
Civil Society Organization and Disaster Risk Reduction
The Asian Dilemma
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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Civil society organizations (CSOs) have played important roles over the years in the disaster field. Starting from the traditional approach of response and relief, the emphasis has gradually shifted to disaster risk reduction. From international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to national and …
Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction
Inbunden, 2015
1314 kr
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This book focuses on exploring the linkages between natural disasters and sustainable development at the global, regional, and national levels. Disasters and development are closely related, yet the disciplinary silos prevail and there is little communication and cooperation between the disaster …
Education for Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction
Av Rajib Shaw, Yukihiko Oikawa
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Disaster Risk Reduction Education (DRRE) have overlapping areas of concern focusing on strengthening the link to local communities. In reality, there is significant synergy in ESD and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Both concepts urge looking at the …
Recovery from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
A Ten-Year Journey
Av Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2014
1641 kr
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During the past 10 years following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, invaluable lessons have been learned and great changes have been observed. Immediately after the disaster, the second World Conference on Disaster Reduction was held in Kobe, Japan, and formulated the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA: …
Tohoku Recovery
Challenges, Potentials and Future
Av Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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The March 11 disaster in 2011, known as the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, caused extensive damage in various sectors. Through the recovery process, special lessons are being learned and applied in the affected region. This book attempts to draw lessons from different issues and sectors …
Natural Disaster Management in the Asia-Pacific
Policy and Governance
Av Caroline Brassard, David W. Giles m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable to a variety of natural and manmade hazards. This edited book productively brings together scholars and senior public officials having direct experience in dealing with or researching on recent major natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific. The …
Mountain Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction
Av Hari Krishna Nibanupudi, Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2014
1096 kr
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The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and water-induced disasters. This fragile mountain region is under tremendous stress from climate change and land-use degradation that has accelerated flash floods, river-line floods, erosion, and wet mass movements during …
Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Pakistan
Av Atta-Ur- Rahman, Amir Nawaz Khan m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1096 kr
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This book is a pioneering regional work and provides a balanced approach of theory and practice in disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Pakistan. The book analytically discusses the status of DRR and draws examples and lessons from national and community-level programs and projects and events in the …
Food Security and Risk Reduction in Bangladesh
Av Umma Habiba, Md. Anwarul Abedin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1096 kr
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This book draws examples from food security issues in Bangladesh. The book is structured around those issues and underlying causes of food security, the implications from different sectors, policy analysis, and the role and actions of various stakeholders from different sectors to ensure food …
Disaster Management and Private Sectors
Challenges and Potentials
Inbunden, 2015
1096 kr
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This book draws upon case studies and practices of different types of DRR involvement by the private sector from all over the world. The book comprises two parts, Part I: Overview and Regional Cases; and Part II: Country Cases. The regional cases include those from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central …
Disaster Resilience of Education Systems
Experiences from Japan
Av Koichi Shiwaku, Aiko Sakurai m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1423 kr
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Education is regarded as a cross-cutting issue for disaster risk reduction (DRR) through reviewing the Sendai Framework for DRR (SFDRR) 2015–2030. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the education sector is one of the important efforts to enhance resilience in a community. DRR in the …
Disaster Recovery
Used or Misused Development Opportunity
Av Rajib Shaw
Häftad, 2016
1641 kr
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This book explains key lessons learned from diverse disaster situations and analyzes them within the framework of governance, education, and technology, providing a framework for disaster recovery as a development opportunity. In post-disaster situations, different types of resources are put into …
Community Practices for Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan
Av Rajib Shaw
Häftad, 2016
1096 kr
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This book presents key lessons from community-based risk-reduction practices in Japan, a country that is often hit by disasters and that also has shown strong resilience in coping with those disasters. Japan has a strong governance system for disaster risk reduction. However, the Kobe earthquake of …
Civil Society Organization and Disaster Risk Reduction
The Asian Dilemma
Häftad, 2016
1096 kr
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Civil society organizations (CSOs) have played important roles over the years in the disaster field. Starting from the traditional approach of response and relief, the emphasis has gradually shifted to disaster risk reduction. From international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to national and …
Recovery from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
A Ten-Year Journey
Av Rajib Shaw
Häftad, 2016
1641 kr
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During the past 10 years following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, invaluable lessons have been learned and great changes have been observed. Immediately after the disaster, the second World Conference on Disaster Reduction was held in Kobe, Japan, and formulated the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA: …
