International and national disaster governance faces multiple challenges given the large variety and amounts of … resources, skills and expertise that adequate disaster response commands. Moreover, disasters do not necessarily respect … even global effort to be overcome. Not seldom, reducing disaster risks and responding to disasters as they occur requires a …

affected areas. Such heterogeneous patterns mainly originate from a stark contrast in post-disaster reconstruction processes …

Disaster management has historically focused on reactive approaches, but a shift to proactive approaches is crucial for … addressing concerns raised by the changing environment. A prime reason for the absence of proactive approaches in disaster … disaster management. A ready-reference for field practitioners it combines academic research and field practices and covers …

In March 2015, a new international blueprint for disaster risk reduction (DRR) has been adopted in Sendai, Japan, at … the end of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR, March 14 - 18, 2015). We review and discuss …

The study provides an assessment of the disaster risk financing mechanisms in the Philippines. It looks at the sources … and levels of disaster financing specifically for recovery and reconstruction. It also looks at the adequacy and execution … of the current disaster risk finance and insurance mechanisms. Case studies are presented showcasing detailed analysis at …