Difference between revisions of "Mitigation"
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=== Other International Definitions === | === Other International Definitions === | ||
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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> }} | {{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> | ||
=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
− | ==== Australia ==== | + | ==== [[Australia]] ==== |
{{definition|Mitigation are [[Measure|measures]] taken in advance of a [[disaster]] aimed at decreasing or eliminating its [[impact]] on society and environment. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> | {{definition|Mitigation are [[Measure|measures]] taken in advance of a [[disaster]] aimed at decreasing or eliminating its [[impact]] on society and environment. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> | ||
− | ==== Canada ==== | + | ==== [[Canada]] ==== |
{{definition|Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters in order to protect lives, property and the environment, and to reduce economic disruption.<br /><br />Activités visant à réduire les impacts de catastrophes pour protéger la vie, les biens et l’environnement, et pour réduire les perturbations économiques. <ref name="canada">[http://www.bt-tb.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/publications/documents/urgence-emergency.pdf Vocabulaire de la gestion des urgencies/Emergency Management Emergency Management Vocabulary 281 (2012)]</ref>}} | {{definition|Actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters in order to protect lives, property and the environment, and to reduce economic disruption.<br /><br />Activités visant à réduire les impacts de catastrophes pour protéger la vie, les biens et l’environnement, et pour réduire les perturbations économiques. <ref name="canada">[http://www.bt-tb.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/publications/documents/urgence-emergency.pdf Vocabulaire de la gestion des urgencies/Emergency Management Emergency Management Vocabulary 281 (2012)]</ref>}} | ||
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{{definition|Mitigation is a part of [[Risk Management|risk management]] and includes all actions taken to eliminate or reduce the [[risk]] to people, property and the environment from the hazards which threaten them. <ref>[http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Appendices2D.pdf/Files/Appendices2D.pdf A FRAMEWORK FOR MAJOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (APPENDICES)]</ref>}} <br /> | {{definition|Mitigation is a part of [[Risk Management|risk management]] and includes all actions taken to eliminate or reduce the [[risk]] to people, property and the environment from the hazards which threaten them. <ref>[http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Appendices2D.pdf/Files/Appendices2D.pdf A FRAMEWORK FOR MAJOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (APPENDICES)]</ref>}} <br /> | ||
− | ====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>}} | {{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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− | ==== Republic of Trinidad & Tobago ==== | + | ==== [[Republic of Trinidad & Tobago]] ==== |
{{definition|The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. <ref>[http://www.odpm.gov.tt/sites/default/files/Comprehensive%20Disaster%20Management%20Policy%20Framework%20for%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago.pdf Comprehensive Disaster Management Policy Framework for Trinidad and Tobago]</ref>}}<br /> | {{definition|The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters. <ref>[http://www.odpm.gov.tt/sites/default/files/Comprehensive%20Disaster%20Management%20Policy%20Framework%20for%20Trinidad%20and%20Tobago.pdf Comprehensive Disaster Management Policy Framework for Trinidad and Tobago]</ref>}}<br /> | ||
− | ==== 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>}} | {{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 ===== | ||
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===Other Definitions=== | ===Other Definitions=== | ||
− | ==== Ontario (Canada) ==== | + | ==== [[Ontario]] ([[Canada]]) ==== |
{{definition|Mitigation are actions taken to reduce the adverse impacts of an [[Emergency|emergency]] or [[Disaster|disaster]]. <ref name="Ontario">[https://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/emcommunity/response_resources/GlossaryOfTerms/glossary_of_terms.html Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms ]</ref>}} | {{definition|Mitigation are actions taken to reduce the adverse impacts of an [[Emergency|emergency]] or [[Disaster|disaster]]. <ref name="Ontario">[https://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/emcommunity/response_resources/GlossaryOfTerms/glossary_of_terms.html Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms ]</ref>}} | ||
Such actions may include diversion or containment measures to lessen the impacts of a flood or a spill.<br /> | Such actions may include diversion or containment measures to lessen the impacts of a flood or a spill.<br /> | ||
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===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== | ||
− | ==== ISO/PAS 22399:2007 ==== | + | ==== [[ISO|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>}} | {{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>}} | ||
Revision as of 01:30, 19 July 2015
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
The EU EURAM project defined Risk mitigation as:
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
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
Canada
Activités visant à réduire les impacts de catastrophes pour protéger la vie, les biens et l’environnement, et pour réduire les perturbations économiques. [4]
Ireland
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
United States
DHS
NIST
NIMS
Other Definitions
Ontario (Canada)
Such actions may include diversion or containment measures to lessen the impacts of a flood or a spill.
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
See also
Notes
- ↑ EU EURAM project
- ↑ 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction
- ↑ Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)
- ↑ Vocabulaire de la gestion des urgencies/Emergency Management Emergency Management Vocabulary 281 (2012)
- ↑ A FRAMEWORK FOR MAJOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (APPENDICES)
- ↑ Developing National Information Security Strategy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia NISS draft 7
- ↑ Comprehensive Disaster Management Policy Framework for Trinidad and Tobago
- ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010
- ↑ National Incident Management Plan (core)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
- ↑ ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.