Global assessment report on disaster risk reduction [electronic resource]
HV551.2 .G585
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Global assessment report on disaster risk reduction [electronic resource]
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Vol. for 2009 called also: Risk and poverty in a changing climate
Other Title
Global assessment report
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Geneva, Switzerland : United Nations
Language
English
Frequency
Biennial
Publication Coverage
Began with 2009.
Call Number
HV551.2 .G585
Summary
A comprehensive review and analysis of the natural hazards menacing humanity. It also provides new and arresting evidence on how, where and why disaster risk is increasing globally. Drawing on detailed studies, this Global Assessment urges a radical shift in development practices, and a major new emphasis on resilience and disaster planning.
Note
Description based on: 2009; title from PDF title page (publisher Web site, viewed Aug. 24, 2009).
Latest issue consulted: 2009 (viewed Aug. 24, 2009).
Latest issue consulted: 2009 (viewed Aug. 24, 2009).
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United Nations.
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.
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