Difference between revisions of "Risk Reduction"

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==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
=== European Definitions ===
 
=== European Definitions ===
 
  
 
=== Other International Definitions ===
 
=== Other International Definitions ===
 
==== UNISDR ====
 
==== UNISDR ====
{{definition|UNISDR defines (disaster) risk reduction as the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced [[exposure]] to [[hazard|hazards]], lessened [[vulnerability]] of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. }}
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{{definition|UNISDR defines (disaster) risk reduction as the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced [[exposure]] to [[hazard|hazards]], lessened [[vulnerability]] of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events. <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>}}
 
<big>The term “disaster reduction” is also sometimes used.</big>
 
<big>The term “disaster reduction” is also sometimes used.</big>
  
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==== Czech Republic ====
 
==== Czech Republic ====
{{definition|Risk reduction is an activity to lower the probability and lessen negative consequences, or both of these parameters linked to risk.<ref>[http://www.govcert.cz/download/nodeid-1143/ Act  No. 181 of 23 July 2014 On Cyber Security and Change of Related Acts (Act on Cyber Security)]</ref>}}
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{{definition|Risk reduction is an activity to lower the probability and lessen negative consequences, or both of these parameters linked to risk. <ref>[http://www.govcert.cz/download/nodeid-1143/ Act  No. 181 of 23 July 2014 On Cyber Security and Change of Related Acts (Act on Cyber Security)]</ref>}}
 
Činnosti ke snížení pravděpodobnosti, negativních následků nebo obou těchto parametrů spojených s rizikem.<br />
 
Činnosti ke snížení pravděpodobnosti, negativních následků nebo obou těchto parametrů spojených s rizikem.<br />
  
 
==== New Zealand ====
 
==== New Zealand ====
{{definition|Risk reduction is one of the ‘4 Rs’ of [[Emergency Management]]: Risk reduction means identifying and analysing long-term risks to life and property, taking steps to eliminate these risks if practicable, and, if not, reducing the magnitude of their impact and the likelihood of their occurring<ref name="CIMS">[http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/publications/CIMS-2nd-edition.pdf The New Zealand Coordinated Incident Management System, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand. (2014)]</ref>}} <br />
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{{definition|Risk reduction is one of the ‘4 Rs’ of [[Emergency Management]]: Risk reduction means identifying and analysing long-term risks to life and property, taking steps to eliminate these risks if practicable, and, if not, reducing the magnitude of their impact and the likelihood of their occurring. <ref name="CIMS">[http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/publications/CIMS-2nd-edition.pdf The New Zealand Coordinated Incident Management System, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand. (2014)]</ref>}} <br />
  
 
====United States====
 
====United States====
{{definition|Decrease in risk through risk avoidance, risk control or [[Risk Transfer|risk transfer]] <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|Decrease in risk through risk avoidance, risk control or [[Risk Transfer|risk transfer]]. <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>}}
  
 
===Standard Definition===
 
===Standard Definition===
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Revision as of 20:41, 10 June 2015

This term is closely related to the term "Risk Treatment".

Definitions

European Definitions

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

UNISDR defines (disaster) risk reduction as the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events. [1]

The term “disaster reduction” is also sometimes used.

National Definitions

Australia

Risk reduction is a selective application of appropriate techniques and management principles to reduce either likelihood of an occurrence or its consequences, or both. [2]


Czech Republic

Risk reduction is an activity to lower the probability and lessen negative consequences, or both of these parameters linked to risk. [3]

Činnosti ke snížení pravděpodobnosti, negativních následků nebo obou těchto parametrů spojených s rizikem.

New Zealand

Risk reduction is one of the ‘4 Rs’ of Emergency Management: Risk reduction means identifying and analysing long-term risks to life and property, taking steps to eliminate these risks if practicable, and, if not, reducing the magnitude of their impact and the likelihood of their occurring. [4]


United States

Decrease in risk through risk avoidance, risk control or risk transfer. [5]

Standard Definition

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