Difference between revisions of "Disaster Risk Management"
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| − | The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping | + | {{definition|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 [[impact|impacts]] of [[hazard|hazards]] and the possibility of [[disaster]] <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. }} |
| − | capacities in order to lessen the adverse [[impact|impacts]] of [[hazard|hazards]] and the possibility of [[disaster]] <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. | + | <big>This term is an extension of the more general term “[[Risk Management]]” to address the specific issue of [[Disaster Risk|disaster risks]]. Disaster risk management aims to avoid, lessen or transfer the adverse effects of [[hazard|hazards]] through activities and measures for [[prevention]], [[mitigation]] and [[preparedness]]</big>. |
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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.
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