El presente artículo introductorio propone un acercamiento al enfoque de la vulnerabilidad
en los estudios sociales sobre desastres desde distintos abordajes contemporáneos …

The implementation of the Sendai Framework offers an opportunity for expanding the global
application of standardized loss accounting systems for recording disaster impacts …

This article reviews the conceptual development of the disaster risk reduction perspective in
research in general as well as its formalization as an instrument of policy and practice at the …

In Nepal, where extreme seismic and severe weather events are frequent, understanding
the consequences of different types of hazards (geological, meteorological and human …

As disaster risks from floods and droughts continue to increase and affect communities, the
relationship between disaster risk and human development has become increasingly …

Early warning systems (EWSs) are widely considered to be one of the most important
mechanisms to prevent disasters around the globe. But as disasters continue to affect …

The 187 countries that adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–
2030 at the March 2015 UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction included most …

Quantitative risk assessment and risk management processes are critically examined in the
context of their applicability to the statistically infrequent and sometimes unforeseen events …

The risks associated with extreme weather events induced by climate change are
increasingly being recognized, and must be addressed through each country's construction …

The societal costs of disasters around the world are continuing to increase and Pacific Island
countries are considered some of the most vulnerable. This is primarily due to a combination …