Difference between revisions of "Disaster Risk Management"

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Revision as of 00:29, 18 July 2015

Definitions

European Definitions

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster [1].

This term is an extension of the more general term “Risk Management” to address the specific issue of disaster risks. Disaster risk management aims to avoid, lessen or transfer the adverse effects of hazards through activities and measures for prevention, mitigation and preparedness.

National Definitions

Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster. [2]


Standard Definition

See also

Notes