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Risk and Hazards
The larger urban areas by virtue of population density, major infrastructure and coastal location are at great risk from a wide range of natural and man-made hazards (volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, coastal erosion, storm surges, foundation failure, floods, cyclones, droughts, pollution and civil disturbance). This burden is aggravated by the impact of climate change and rise in sea-level. A better understanding of the mechanisms that bring about these hazards, as well as the need for risk assessment and disaster preparedness, is urgently required.
To reduce vulnerability to hazard impacts it is imperative to have:
- a better understanding of the scientific and technical aspects of the hazards,
- critical data on building assets, occupancy and risks,
- effective systems to minimise human and economic losses,
- community awareness of risks,
- socio-economic analyses
- risk assessment and management
- effective communication of the information to citizens and policy makers.
SOPAC-EU Project is actively involved in reducing vulnerability to hazard impacts by implementing comprehensive hazard and risk management tools within the framework of an Integrated Holistic Approach for Sustainable Development, Island Systems Management (ISM).
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