The international response to the two earthquakes that struck Nepal on 25th April and 12th
May 2015 was one of the biggest humanitarian and disaster response operations for the …

The discourse of disaster governance is focused on the arrangements, relationships, and
roles of the various actors involved in disaster governance. However, due to the lack of …

Embedding scientific knowledge in policy and practice is crucial for effective disaster risk
reduction and planning, but key barriers remain in using science effectively for these …

How do governance systems survive the shock of large-scale natural disasters and adapt to
changed post-disaster environment in low-income, fragile states? Through what …

This book examines authoritarian practices in relation to humanitarian negotiations. Utilising
a wide variety of perspectives and examining a range of contexts, the book considers how …

The principles of international humanitarian law (IHL) have evoked considerable debate in
the practice of humanitarian support, particularly in terms of emerging tensions with …

Bangladesh is located close to many active faultsand it has not experienced a major
earthquake since long. Nonetheless, countries around Bangladesh namely China, India and …

Background: Due to the unpredictable nature of disasters, it is crucial to anticipate, define
and divide tasks as preparedness activities to respond efficiently. This is because the …

After an earthquake, some victims in the disaster area have the ability and are eager to help
rescuers to save lives. Besides, emergency rescuers have little information about the …

Background: Due to the unpredictable nature of disasters, it is crucial to anticipate, define
and divide tasks as preparedness activities to respond efficiently. This is because the …