Urban Vulnerability To Disasters In Developing Societies
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Urban Vulnerability To Disasters In Developing Societies
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Author : Enrico Louis Quarantelli
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Urban Vulnerability To Disasters In Developing Societies written by Enrico Louis Quarantelli and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Disasters categories.
Urbanization And Urban Development Challenges
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Author : Mr. Rohit Manglik
language : en
Publisher: EduGorilla Publication
Release Date : 2024-04-09
Urbanization And Urban Development Challenges written by Mr. Rohit Manglik and has been published by EduGorilla Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-09 with Social Science categories.
EduGorilla Publication is a trusted name in the education sector, committed to empowering learners with high-quality study materials and resources. Specializing in competitive exams and academic support, EduGorilla provides comprehensive and well-structured content tailored to meet the needs of students across various streams and levels.
The Effects Of Disasters On Modern Societies
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Author : Monte Smith
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1995-11
The Effects Of Disasters On Modern Societies written by Monte Smith and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-11 with Social Science categories.
Covers natural disaster risk in modern societies and policies for natural disaster reduction in modern societies. Topics include: disaster management in metropolitan areas, urban environmental degradation and vulnerability to disasters, use of mobile satellite communications in disaster management mitigation, application of satellite remote sensing for natural disaster reduction in developing countries, role of non-life insurance in disaster management systems, and much more. Photos, charts and tables.
Environmental Management And Urban Vulnerability
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Author : World Bank
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Environmental Management And Urban Vulnerability written by World Bank and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Environmental management categories.
Hyogo Framework For Action And Urban Disaster Resilience
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Author : Yuki Matsuoka
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2014-09-04
Hyogo Framework For Action And Urban Disaster Resilience written by Yuki Matsuoka and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-04 with Social Science categories.
In a world which continues to experience dramatic suffering as a result of natural hazards, local level disaster risk reduction efforts are of increasing importance. With reference to examples in the Philippines, this book analyses a local disaster risk resilience approach and suggests an effective model for enhancing such efforts in the future.
The Demography Of Disasters
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Author : Dávid Karácsonyi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-09-17
The Demography Of Disasters written by Dávid Karácsonyi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-17 with Social Science categories.
This open access book provides worldwide examples demonstrating the importance of the interplay between demography and disasters in regions and spatially. It marks an advance in practical and theoretical insights for understanding the role of demography in planning for and mitigating impacts from disasters in developed nations. Both slow onset (like the of loss polar ice from climate change) and sudden disasters (such as cyclones and man-made disasters) have the capacity to fundamentally change the profiles of populations at local and regional levels. Impacts vary according to the type, rapidity and magnitude of the disaster, but also according to the pre-existing population profile and its relationships to the economy and society. In all cases, the key to understanding impacts and avoiding them in the future is to understand the relationships between disasters and population change. In most chapters in this book we compare and contrast studies from at least two cases and summarize their practical and theoretical lessons.
Handbook Of Flood Risk Management In Developing Countries
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Author : Victor Oladokun
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-31
Handbook Of Flood Risk Management In Developing Countries written by Victor Oladokun and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This new handbook brings together various views and experiences of the impacts of flooding and its management in Africa, Asia and Latin America by drawing from traditional and modern approaches adopted by communities, homeowners, academics, project managers, institutions and policy makers. Key stakeholders provide insights and perspectives on flood hazards, flood impacts, flood control and adaptation strategies across these regions. The inclusion of policy makers, emergency responders, leaders of key organizations and managers of flood defence projects makes this volume a unique addition to the flood management literature. The chapters are organized to reveal various impacts and challenges associated with the management of flooding, including response and recovery. The chapter contributions bring together the different impacts of flooding and propose various mitigation approaches. They describe procedures for managing flooding and reducing the impacts from the perspectives of policy makers, environmental planners and restorers of flood-affected communities. Also, the book considers some of the related aspects including land use, waste management, drainage systems, security challenges, urban planning and development and their contributions to flooding. The book's primary target is experienced researchers and practitioners in flood risk management. It would also serve as a key text for postgraduate students studying related programmes. Inhabitants of flood prone communities in such developing countries will also find the text an important resource for guidance and understanding. This multi-disciplinary book represents a valuable contribution for a wide range of professionals (e.g. in engineering, built environment, health, retail, etc) who are interested in flood control and management and/or faced with flood-related challenges in the course of their work.
The Interplay Between Urban Development Vulnerability And Risk Management
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Author : Ebru A. Gencer
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-19
The Interplay Between Urban Development Vulnerability And Risk Management written by Ebru A. Gencer and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with Law categories.
Natural disasters are increasingly affecting the world, taking lives unexpectedly and leaving many others injured and homeless. Moreover, disasters disrupt local, national and even global economies, instantly changing the direction of development. In the first half of 2011 alone, 108 natural disasters occurred, killing over 23 thousand people, affecting nearly 44 million others and causing more than 253 billion US dollars of economic damages (CRED 2011,1). Large urban settlements have become increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters. The concentration of substandard infrastructure and housing, material assets, and inherent socio-economic inequalities increase vulnerability to disasters in large urban areas, especially in developing countries. The size, number, functions, and geographical distribution of large- and megacities create a special concern for disaster risk. Good urban management practices can be a powerful catalyst for reducing losses from natural disasters, while simultaneously helping to develop a sustainable environment. Yet, the existing situation indicates that sustainable planning and risk management measures are not taken into consideration or may not be put into practice for a variety of financial, political, and social reasons. This book argues that, on one hand, socio-economic disparities resulting from unsustainable urban development can increase vulnerability to natural hazards, and on the other hand, when paired with natural hazards this increased vulnerability can negatively affect urban areas, resulting in further inequality. This book will showcase this argument with theoretical reviews and quantitative analyses on the interplay between sustainable development and disaster vulnerability as well as an in-depth case study of the role of urban planning and risk management practices in creating the socio-economic and spatial vulnerabilities and predicted earthquake risk in the megacity of Istanbul.
Adapting To Climate Change In Urban Areas
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: IIED
Release Date : 2007
Adapting To Climate Change In Urban Areas written by and has been published by IIED this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Cities and towns categories.
This paper discusses the possibilities and constraints for adaptation to climate change in urban areas in low- and middle-income nations. These contain a third of the world's population and a large proportion of the people and economic activities most at risk from sea-level rise and from the heatwaves, storms and floods whose frequency and/or intensity climate change is likely to increase. Section I outlines both the potentials for adaptation and the constraints. Section II discusses the scale of urban change. Section III considers direct and indirect impacts of climate change on urban areas and which nations, cities and population groups are particularly at risk. This highlights how prosperous, well-governed cities could generally adapt, but most of the world's urban population lives in cities or smaller urban centres ill-equipped for adaptation. A key part of adaptation concerns infrastructure and buildings - but much of the urban population in Africa, Asia and Latin America lack the infrastructure to adapt. Most international agencies have long refused to support urban programmes, especially those that address these problems. Section IV discusses innovations by urban governments and community organizations and in financial systems that address such problems, including the relevance of recent innovations in disaster-risk reduction for adaptation. It notes how few city and national governments are taking any action on adaptation. Section V discusses how local innovation in adaptation can be encouraged and supported at national scale, and the funding needed to support this. Section VI considers the mechanisms for financing this and the larger ethical challenges that achieving adaptation raises - especially the fact that most climate-change-related urban (and rural) risks are in low-income nations with the least adaptive capacity, including many that have contributed very little to greenhouse-gas emissions.
Environmental Management And Urban Vulnerability
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Author : Alcira Kreimer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Environmental Management And Urban Vulnerability written by Alcira Kreimer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Business & Economics categories.