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Ecosystem approach to disaster risk reduction

• 01/04/2012
• National Institute of Disaster Management

This report is intended to provide an overview of the concept of ecosystem approach to disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR), natural resource management and disaster linkages, incorporating Eco-DRR concepts in various phases of disaster management, including post disaster recovery in wide range of human and natural environmental settings. The case studies cover coastal, mountain and urban ecosystems and specific hydro-meteorological risks like floods, forest fire, epidemics and landslides.

• Attachments:
  • Ecosystem Approach.pdf
• Tags:
  • Disaster Management
  • Environment Management
  • India
  • Ecosystems
  • Natural Disasters
  • Ecosystem Services
  • Floods
  • Coastal Erosion
  • Climate Change
  • Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Protected Area Conservation
  • Coastal Regulations
  • Marine Ecosystems
  • Landslides
  • Forest Fires
  • Biomass
  • Water Resources
  • Water Management
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Environmental Health
  • Disaster Preparedness

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