Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China
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| Author | : Asian Development Bank |
| Publisher | : Asian Development Bank |
| Total Pages | : 143 |
| Release | : 2015-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789292571504 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9292571508 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China by : Asian Development Bank
Book excerpt: Disaster risk now presents one of the most serious threats to inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. In the People's Republic of China (PRC), the incidence of natural disasters---particularly water-related disasters---are on the rise, resulting in an increased exposure to and vulnerability of the population to disasters. Coupled with anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of weather-related events due to climate change, the PRC's population is at heightened risk. This review focuses on water-related disasters, including identification of underlying causes, current management and policies to reduce risk, and opportunities for strengthening integrated disaster risk management in the PRC.
