National systems for managing the risks from climate extremes and disasters
Authors: Lal PN, Mitchell T, Mechler R, Hochrainer S
Publication Year: 2012
Reference: In Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation, CB Field, V Barros, TF Stocker, et al. (eds)
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK pp.339-392
Special Report, IPCC WG I and II. Available at ipcc-wg2.gov/SREX/images/uploads/SREX-Chap6_FINAL.pdf
Abstract
This chapter assesses how countries are managing current and projected disaster risks, given knowledge of how risks are changing with observations and projections of weather and climate extremes, vulnerability and exposure, and impacts. It focuses on the design of national systems for managing such risks, the roles played by actors involved in the system, and the functions they perform, acknowledging that complementary actions to manage risks are also taken at local and international level.
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