Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh

Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh edited by Rajib Shaw, Fuad Mallick, Aminul Islam.

This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country.  The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academi...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Shaw, Rajib (Editor), Mallick, Fuad (Editor), Islam, Aminul (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo : Springer Japan : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Disaster Risk Reduction, Methods, Approaches and Practices,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Natural disasters.
Sustainable development.
Human geography.
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Online Access:Click to view e-book
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Table of Contents:
  • Disaster, Risk and Evolution of the Concept
  • Understanding Vulnerability and Risks
  • National Perspectives of Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh
  • Flood Risks and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
  • Cyclone and Tornado Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
  • Earthquake Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
  • Drought Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh.- Landslide and Flash flood in Bangladesh
  • Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh: Contemporary Alarm and Future Strategy
  • Sea Level Rise along the Coast of Bangladesh
  • Urban Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh
  • Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh.- Crop Insurance as Risk Management Strategy in Bangladesh
  • Disaster Education in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Disaster Risk Reduction Investment and Reduction of Response Cost in Bangladesh
  • Gender and Social Exclusion Analysis in Disaster Risk Management. .

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