Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management – serie
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29 produkter
Integrated Lagoon Fisheries Management
Resource Dynamics and Adaptation
Av Shimpei Iwasaki, Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2010
1210 kr
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Lagoons are characterized by an essential quality of uncertainty for use in resource management: these are physically vulnerable to various influences from not only the environment but also the adjacent marine and terrestrial areas. In the areas which are shallower and where less water is …
Climate and Disaster Resilience in Cities
Inbunden, 2011
1364 kr
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One of the emerging reasons for the current trend of increasing impacts of disasters is the unpredictability of natural hazard events coupled with the tendency of human settlements to move to vulnerable locations including coastal areas in search of economic gains. Urban areas are most affected due …
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
An Asian Perspective
Av Rajib Shaw, Juan Pulhin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
1671 kr
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Following on from Volume 4 in this series, which looked at issues and challenges with regard to Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Volume 5 has a specific focus on Asia. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different …
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
Issues and Challenges
Av Rajib Shaw, Juan Pulhin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
1587 kr
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The importance of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is increasing due, in part, to recent major disasters throughout the world. CCA and DRR are closely associated and there has been significant awareness at global and national levels to make collective focus on CCA …
Disaster Education
Av Rajib Shaw, Koichi Shiwaku m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1280 kr
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Education is the key to risk reduction, be it environmental management or disaster risk reduction, and is a process which needs to be embedded at different levels of management and practices to collectively reduce the risk. While school education forms the foundations of the knowledge cycle, for …
Droughts in Asian Monsoon Region
Av Rajib Shaw, Huy Nguyen
Inbunden, 2011
1280 kr
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Drought is a slow-onset disaster. The impacts are invisible and are often reflected as a complex socio-economic phenomenon. Due to changes in the climatic conditions droughts are increasingly occurring in non-traditional drought prone areas. The Asian monsoon region is one of these areas where …
Environment Disaster Linkages
Av Rajib Shaw, Phong Tran
Inbunden, 2012
1601 kr
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Disaster management has historically focused on reactive approaches, but a shift to proactive approaches is crucial for addressing concerns raised by the changing environment. A prime reason for the absence of proactive approaches in disaster/hazard management is the uncertainty or ambiguity …
Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Av Rajib Shaw
Inbunden, 2012
1486 kr
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Communities are at the core of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community based approaches are getting increasing focus in national DRR plans. In the case of past disasters, communities were always the first responders, and took leading roles in the post disaster recovery. The roles of …
Climate Change Modelling for Local Adaptation in the Hindu Kush - Himalayan Region
Av Armando Lamadrid, Ilan Kelman
Inbunden, 2012
1392 kr
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This book presents a portrait of the social advantages and limitations of climate change related modeling in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. Physical systems modeling - such as of climate, weather, water, and soil - can be useful planning tools, and are essential to the forecasts and …
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Inbunden, 2012
1392 kr
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Ecosystems are often examined from a ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major …
Urban Risk Reduction
An Asian Perspective
Av Rajib Shaw, Hari Srinivas m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
552 kr
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As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise, poor-quality built environment, derelict land, greenhouse gas emissions, …
Risk and Conflicts
Local Responses to Natural Disasters
Inbunden, 2013
1378 kr
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Communities affected by natural disasters are often stigmatized as being passive with regard to disaster prevention, mitigation and adaptation, waiting only for government assistance in the aftermath of such events. However, many innovative community initiatives have been developed to address …
Water Insecurity
A Social Dilemma
Av M. A. Abedin, Umma Habiba m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
1378 kr
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It has been estimated that globally, 1.2 billion people live with acute shortage of water. Water scarcity, particularly in south and south-east Asian countries, is well known. However, the social dilemmas and insecurities related to water issues are often less discussed. In the case of south and …
Building Resilient Urban Communities
Av Jonas Joerin, Rajib Shaw m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1378 kr
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"How do urban communities in Asian cities experience the impacts of urbanisation and climate change? This book throws light on the ongoing processes of rapid urban transformation in many cities in developing countries, with particular reference to cities such as Chennai in India. Due to increasing …
Hyogo Framework for Action and Urban Disaster Resilience
Inbunden, 2014
1503 kr
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We live in a world which continues to experience dramatic suffering and loss of life due to natural hazard. The disaster paradigm has accelerated efforts towards resilience building, particularly since the adoption of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), a ten year plan to build the resilience of …
Local Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate
Perspective from Central America
Inbunden, 2014
1378 kr
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"Disasters cause economic as well as human losses. Indeed, economic losses associated directly with disasters have continued at increasing proportions worldwide since the 1970s, as the 2011 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction conducted by the United Nations International Strategy …
Recovering from Catastrophic Disaster in Asia
Av William L. Waugh Jr, Ziqiang Han
Inbunden, 2017
1168 kr
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Volume 18 of the Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management series looks at how cities and countries recover from catastrophic disasters with a specific focus on Asia. Asia has experienced devastating disasters over the centuries. Proximity to the seismically active “Ring of Fire” and …
Tourism-Disaster-Conflict Nexus
Av Andreas Neef, Jesse Hession Grayman
Inbunden, 2018
1112 kr
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This volume sheds light on the complex linkages between tourism, disaster and conflict. In many countries, tourism crises have been precipitated by natural disasters. At the same time, the tourism industry has often been assigned a pivotal role in the reconstruction and recovery efforts. …
Improving Flood Management, Prediction and Monitoring
Case Studies in Asia
Av Zulkifli Yusop, Azmi Aris m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
1112 kr
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Flood risk management requires a multi-disciplinary approach with experts from the fields of health, town planning, civil engineering, computer science and mathematical statistics. This volume presents chapters highlighting the methodologies and tools developed to improve flood management and flood …
Role of Law Enforcement in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Av Mark R. Landahl, Tonya E. Thornton
Inbunden, 2021
1182 kr
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The Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management series deals with a wide range of issues relating to global environmental hazards, natural and man-made disasters, and approaches to disaster risk reduction. As people and communities are the first and the most important responders to …
Water Management and Sustainability in Asia
Av Nor Eliza Alias, Mohd Ridza Mohd Haniffah m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
1182 kr
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Water is life. Managing water quantity and quality is a big part of human responsibility. Water Management and Sustainability in Asia covers topics related to water resources management, including multi- and interdisciplinary research on flood, soil infiltration, contaminants, sediment, water …
Sustainability Management Strategies and Impact in Developing Countries
Av Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Nor Eliza Alias m. fl.
Inbunden, 2022
1336 kr
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There has been increasing concern over the impacts of 21st century challenges, be it on environmental, social, and economic aspect. Rapid development, a global health pandemic and climate change are just some of the monumental challenges affecting us. While the foundation of knowledge surrounding …
Geographies of Disaster Risk Reduction Practices
New Approaches, Progress, and Contemporary Challenges
Inbunden, 2026
1266 kr
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In the intricate web of socio-environmental crises across diverse geographical landscapes, grasping the intricacies of geographies and socio-spatial ecologies in disaster risk reduction practices is indispensable for global socio-ecological sustainability. In response to this imperative, this …
Geographies of Disaster Risk Reduction Practices
Climate Disasters, Coastal Socio-Ecological Challenges, and Participatory GIS
Inbunden, 2026
1266 kr
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Coastal regions are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis, including sea-level rise, cyclones, flooding, coastal erosion, and unsustainable development. These interconnected challenges threaten both ecosystems and livelihoods, highlighting the urgent need for innovative and …
Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery from Disasters
Perspectives from Southeast Asia
Av Ma. Regina M. Hechanova, Lynn C. Waelde
Inbunden, 2020
1303 kr
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The book fills a void by bringing together literature in an under-represented but disaster-prone region – Southeast Asia. It discusses the cultural considerations of those providing mental health and psychosocial support in the region. It highlights the role of education in reducing disaster …
Climate-Induced Disasters in the Asia-Pacific Region
Response, Recovery, Adaptation
Av Andreas Neef, Natasha Pauli
Inbunden, 2020
1168 kr
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Climate-induced disasters constitute a major risk to peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on case studies from Cambodia, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa, the contributions in this volume examine local response, recovery and adaptation strategies, incorporating the perspectives …
Justice, Equity and Emergency Management
Av Alessandra Jerolleman, William L. Waugh Jr
Inbunden, 2022
1112 kr
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The Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management series deals with a wide range of issues relating to global environmental hazards, natural and man-made disasters, and approaches to disaster risk reduction. As people and communities are the first and the most important responders to …
Urban Risk Reduction
An Asian Perspective
Av Rajib Shaw, Hari Srinivas m. fl.
Inbunden, 2009
1475 kr
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As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise, poor-quality built environment, derelict land, greenhouse gas emissions, …
Water Communities
Av Rajib Shaw, Danai Thaitakoo
Inbunden, 2010
1210 kr
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Water is the key to human civilization. Most of the ancient civilization had its roots to river basins, where people-water interaction was the key aspect. Due to innovations of knowledge and technology and modernization of lifestyles, the human-water direct contact has become less significant. …
