Risk Reduction

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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

Czech Republic

Risk reduction is an activity to lower the probability and lessen negative consequences, or both of these parameters linked to risk.[2]

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

United States

Decrease in risk through risk avoidance, risk control or risk transfer [3].

Standard Definition

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