Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9789292571504
Publisher: Asian Development Bank Publication: December 1, 2015
Imprint: Asian Development Bank Language: English
Author: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9789292571504
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Publication: December 1, 2015
Imprint: Asian Development Bank
Language: English

Disaster risk now presents one of the most serious threats to inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. In the People's Republic of China (PRC), the incidence of natural disasters---particularly water-related disasters---are on the rise, resulting in an increased exposure to and vulnerability of the population to disasters. Coupled with anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of weather-related events due to climate change, the PRC's population is at heightened risk. This review focuses on water-related disasters, including identification of underlying causes, current management and policies to reduce risk, and opportunities for strengthening integrated disaster risk management in the PRC.

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Disaster risk now presents one of the most serious threats to inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. In the People's Republic of China (PRC), the incidence of natural disasters---particularly water-related disasters---are on the rise, resulting in an increased exposure to and vulnerability of the population to disasters. Coupled with anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of weather-related events due to climate change, the PRC's population is at heightened risk. This review focuses on water-related disasters, including identification of underlying causes, current management and policies to reduce risk, and opportunities for strengthening integrated disaster risk management in the PRC.

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