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=== Other International Definitions ===
 
=== Other International Definitions ===
 
==== UNISDR ====
 
==== UNISDR ====
{{definition|The lessening or limitation of the adverse [[impact|impacts]] of [[hazard|hazards]] and related [[disaster|disasters]]<ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. }}
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{{definition|The lessening or limitation of the adverse [[impact|impacts]] of [[hazard|hazards]] and related [[disaster|disasters]]<ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref> }}
 
<big>The adverse impacts of hazards often cannot be prevented fully, but their scale or severity can be substantially lessened by various strategies and actions. Mitigation [[measure|measures]] encompass engineering techniques and hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public awareness. It should be noted that in climate change policy, “mitigation” is defined differently, being the term used for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that are the source of climate change.</big>
 
<big>The adverse impacts of hazards often cannot be prevented fully, but their scale or severity can be substantially lessened by various strategies and actions. Mitigation [[measure|measures]] encompass engineering techniques and hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public awareness. It should be noted that in climate change policy, “mitigation” is defined differently, being the term used for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that are the source of climate change.</big>
  
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====Kingdom of Saudi Arabia====
 
====Kingdom of Saudi Arabia====
{{definition|Risk mitigation is prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls/countermeasures recommended from the [[Risk Management|risk management process]].<ref>[http://www.mcit.gov.sa/Ar/MediaCenter/PubReqDocuments/NISS_Draft_7_EN.pdf Developing National Information Security Strategy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia NISS draft 7]</ref>}}
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{{definition|Risk mitigation is prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls/countermeasures recommended from the [[Risk Management|risk management process]]. <ref>[http://www.mcit.gov.sa/Ar/MediaCenter/PubReqDocuments/NISS_Draft_7_EN.pdf Developing National Information Security Strategy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia NISS draft 7]</ref>}}
 
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==== United States ====
 
==== United States ====
 
===== DHS =====
 
===== DHS =====
{{definition|Application of [[measure]] or [[measure|measures]] to reduce the [[likelihood]] of an unwanted occurrence and/or its [[consequence|consequences]] <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>.}}
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{{definition|Application of [[measure]] or [[measure|measures]] to reduce the [[likelihood]] of an unwanted occurrence and/or its [[consequence|consequences]]. <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>}}
 
===== NIST =====
 
===== NIST =====
 
{{definition|Prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing [[control|controls]]/[[countermeasure|countermeasures]] recommended from the [[Risk Management|risk management]] process. (Source: CNSSI-4009; NIST SP 800-30; NIST SP 800-39)}}
 
{{definition|Prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing [[control|controls]]/[[countermeasure|countermeasures]] recommended from the [[Risk Management|risk management]] process. (Source: CNSSI-4009; NIST SP 800-30; NIST SP 800-39)}}
 
===== NIMS =====
 
===== NIMS =====
{{definition|Activities providing a critical foundation in the effort to reduce the loss of life and property from natural and/or manmade [[disaster|disasters]] by avoiding or lessening the [[impact]] of a [[disaster]] and providing value to the public by creating safer communities<ref> [http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf National Incident Management Plan (core)]</ref>Mitigation seeks to fix the cycle of disaster [[damage]], reconstruction, and repeated damage. These activities or actions, in most cases, will have a long-term sustained effect.}}
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{{definition|Activities providing a critical foundation in the effort to reduce the loss of life and property from natural and/or manmade [[disaster|disasters]] by avoiding or lessening the [[impact]] of a [[disaster]] and providing value to the public by creating safer communities. <ref> [http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf National Incident Management Plan (core)]</ref> Mitigation seeks to fix the cycle of disaster [[damage]], reconstruction, and repeated damage. These activities or actions, in most cases, will have a long-term sustained effect.}}
 
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===Standard Definition===
 
===Standard Definition===
 
==== ISO/PAS 22399:2007 ====
 
==== ISO/PAS 22399:2007 ====
{{definition|Limitation of any negative [[consequence]] of a particular [[incident]] <ref>[http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=50295 ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.]</ref>.}}
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{{definition|Limitation of any negative [[consequence]] of a particular [[incident]]. <ref>[http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=50295 ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.]</ref>}}
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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[[Category:Protection]]
 
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Revision as of 17:27, 10 June 2015

Definitions

European Definitions

The EU EURAM project defined Risk mitigation as:

Action of reducing a risk by implementing security controls, taking assurance measures, avoiding the risk, or transferring the risk to another party.[1].


Other International Definitions

UNISDR

The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters[2]

The adverse impacts of hazards often cannot be prevented fully, but their scale or severity can be substantially lessened by various strategies and actions. Mitigation measures encompass engineering techniques and hazard-resistant construction as well as improved environmental policies and public awareness. It should be noted that in climate change policy, “mitigation” is defined differently, being the term used for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that are the source of climate change.

National Definitions

Australia

Mitigation are measures taken in advance of a disaster aimed at decreasing or eliminating its impact on society and environment. [3]


Canada

Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters in order to protect lives, property and the environment, and to reduce economic disruption.

Activités visant à réduire les impacts de catastrophes pour protéger la vie, les biens et l’environnement, et pour réduire les perturbations économiques. [4]


Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Risk mitigation is prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls/countermeasures recommended from the risk management process. [5]


Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. [6]


United States

DHS
Application of measure or measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or its consequences. [7]
NIST
Prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls/countermeasures recommended from the risk management process. (Source: CNSSI-4009; NIST SP 800-30; NIST SP 800-39)
NIMS
Activities providing a critical foundation in the effort to reduce the loss of life and property from natural and/or manmade disasters by avoiding or lessening the impact of a disaster and providing value to the public by creating safer communities. [8] Mitigation seeks to fix the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage. These activities or actions, in most cases, will have a long-term sustained effect.


Other Definitions

Ontario (Canada)

Mitigation are actions taken to reduce the adverse impacts of an emergency or disaster. [9]

Such actions may include diversion or containment measures to lessen the impacts of a flood or a spill.

Atténuation: mesures prises afin de réduire les effets d’une situation d’urgence ou d’un sinistre. [9]

Il peut s’agir notamment de mesures de confinement ou de détournement afin de réduire l’impact d’une inondation ou d’un déversement accidentel.

Standard Definition

ISO/PAS 22399:2007

Limitation of any negative consequence of a particular incident. [10]

See also

Notes