Uttarakhand Disaster 2013
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Disaster relief |
| ISBN | : 9789382571148 |
Nepal Disaster Report 2013
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An Interdisciplinary Approach for Disaster Resilience and Sustainability
| Author | : Indrajit Pal |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 528 |
| Release | : 2019-10-17 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9813295279 |
This book includes selected papers presented at the international expert forum on “Mainstreaming Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education,” held at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand on 1–2 December 2017. The journey towards disaster risk reduction and resilience requires the participation of a wide array of stakeholders ranging from academics to policymakers, to disaster managers. Given the multifaceted and interdependent nature of disasters, disaster risk reduction and resilience require a multidisciplinary problem-solving approach and evidence-based techniques from the natural, social, engineering, and other relevant sciences. Traditionally, hazard and disaster-related studies have been dominated by the engineering and social science fields. In this regard, the main purpose of this book is to capture the multidisciplinary and multisectoral nature of disaster risk reduction, and to gather existing data, research, conceptual work, and practical cases regarding risk reduction and its ties to sustainable development under a single “umbrella.” Along with the sustainability aspect, the book also links disaster risk reduction with development, technology, governance, education, and climate change, and includes discussions on challenges, solutions, and best practices in the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction.
Disaster, Displacement and Resilient Livelihoods
| Author | : M. Rezaul Islam |
| Publisher | : Emerald Group Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2023-06-12 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1804554502 |
Covering disaster scenarios, and the causes and consequences of disaster displacement, Disaster, Displacement and Resilient Livelihoods: Perspectives from South Asia focuses on the South Asian context, generating new insights and considering the policy implications of strategies for building resilient livelihoods.
Earthquakes
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| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2019-09-11 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1789846668 |
This book is a collection of scientific papers on earthquake preparedness, vulnerability, resilience, and risk assessment. Using case studies from various countries, chapters cover topics ranging from early warning systems and risk perception to long-term effects of earthquakes on vulnerable communities and the science of seismology, among others. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, students, non-governmental organizations, and key decision-makers involved in earthquake disaster management systems at national, regional, and local levels.
Earthquake Preparedness and Disaster Relief in Nepal
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2015-05-01 |
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| ISBN | : 9780990957607 |
Nepal is in one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. Nepal's current non-earthquake-resistant infrastructure, lack of sufficient modern communication networks, and limited facilities and manpower in the medical sector are the major threats to life and property during a major earthquake. On March 31, 2010, under the auspices of three leading Nepali diaspora professional organizations in the United States of America--American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr), America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF), and Computer Association of Nepal-USA (CAN-USA)--a joint initiative on Earthquake Preparedness and Disaster Relief in Nepal, of which this position/concept paper is a product, was launched to help understand the current status of earthquake preparedness in Nepal. This position paper describes the challenges that Nepal will face if and when another large-magnitude earthquake strikes like the devastating January 16, 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake. The paper also provides a list of recommendations to be considered to minimize the loss of life and property, especially in the densely populated Kathmandu valley. The document is peer-reviewed by a group of individuals having expertise in the related areas.
Epicentre to Aftermath
| Author | : Michael Hutt |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 483 |
| Release | : 2021-09-30 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1108834051 |
Analyses the impact of the 2015 Nepal earthquakes and the need to understand disasters in their cultural and political context.
Disaster Deaths
| Author | : Bimal Kanti Paul |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 185 |
| Release | : 2020-12-30 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0429511973 |
This book conducts a systematic inquiry into the tragic deaths caused by natural disasters at different geographic scales. It employs key disaster concepts and classification of disasters to understand the high mortality rates and the various factors associated with these deaths. Deaths are the direct and immediate impact of disaster events, which have remained a major concern for disaster managers and policy-makers all over the world. Using primary research and secondary data, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of various facets of disaster deaths such as trends, circumstances and causes, and determinants at global, regional, national, and subnational scales. It offers a holistic perspective on disaster mortality, which has been lacking for some time. The book not only fills this research gap but also suggests important policy implications for disaster managers and policy makers working in multilateral, bilateral, local, and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). These policies include effective strategies to significantly reduce the risk of deaths caused by natural disasters, which are explored through chapters written in a clear and accessible style. Drawing together the case studies on past major disasters as well as recent ones, the book provides new and critical insights into deaths precipitated by natural disasters. Suitable for both technical and nontechnical readers, the book has a broader appeal and will thus be useful for practitioners, researchers, students, as well as activists in the area of hazards and disasters who are interested in studying mortality due to extreme natural events.
Disaster Education
| Author | : Rajib Shaw |
| Publisher | : Emerald Group Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 179 |
| Release | : 2011-07-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0857247387 |
Offers an informative introduction to the subject of disaster risk reduction education and highlights key places of education such as family, community, school, and higher education. This book describes and demonstrates different aspects of education in an easy-to-understand form with academic research and practical field experiences.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment
| Author | : Philippus Wester |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 638 |
| Release | : 2019-01-04 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3319922882 |
This open access volume is the first comprehensive assessment of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. It comprises important scientific research on the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable mountain development and will serve as a basis for evidence-based decision-making to safeguard the environment and advance people’s well-being. The compiled content is based on the collective knowledge of over 300 leading researchers, experts and policymakers, brought together by the Hindu Kush Himalayan Monitoring and Assessment Programme (HIMAP) under the coordination of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). This assessment was conducted between 2013 and 2017 as the first of a series of monitoring and assessment reports, under the guidance of the HIMAP Steering Committee: Eklabya Sharma (ICIMOD), Atiq Raman (Bangladesh), Yuba Raj Khatiwada (Nepal), Linxiu Zhang (China), Surendra Pratap Singh (India), Tandong Yao (China) and David Molden (ICIMOD and Chair of the HIMAP SC). This First HKH Assessment Report consists of 16 chapters, which comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the HKH region, increase the understanding of various drivers of change and their impacts, address critical data gaps and develop a set of evidence-based and actionable policy solutions and recommendations. These are linked to nine mountain priorities for the mountains and people of the HKH consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals. This book is a must-read for policy makers, academics and students interested in this important region and an essentially important resource for contributors to global assessments such as the IPCC reports.
Land Cover Change and Its Eco-environmental Responses in Nepal
| Author | : Ainong Li |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 477 |
| Release | : 2017-08-22 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9811028907 |
This book offers a systematic investigation of the ecological and environmental issues related to the land cover changes in Nepal by researchers from both China and Nepal. It discusses the eco-environmental issues faced by Nepal, particularly in the hills and mountain regions. It also sheds light on the global concerns regarding the eco-environment issues of mountains, and analyzes the various causes and potential consequences of eco-environmental degradation in Nepal. The book is of particular interest to students, researchers, experts, and decision-makers wanting to gain a general overview of land cover in Nepal and its dynamics, environment and natural resources, as well as mountain hazards.
