Towards risk reduction
Evaluation techniques of storm induced coastal risks

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Towards risk reduction


Evaluation techniques of storm induced coastal risks

Authors : Paolo CIAVOLA, Quentin LEQUEUX

Publication date: March 10, 2012 | Lire en français

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3. Towards risk reduction

Risk management is often seen as a systematic process for assessing and implementing the strategies needed to reduce the impacts of natural hazards on society, as well as to improve the coping capacities of affected communities; moreover, it often appears as a cycle comprising:

  • a response to the disaster during or immediately after its occurrence;

  • a recovery process;

  • risk reduction, aimed primarily at preventing or reducing the damage caused

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