Asia-Pacific disaster report 2017 : leave no one behind: disaster resilience for sustainable development
2017
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SignaturaST/ESCAP/2796
TítuloAsia-Pacific disaster report 2017 : leave no one behind: disaster resilience for sustainable development
AccesoEnglish: 1403949_EN - PDF ;
Resúmen
Asia and the Pacific is the region most affected by natural disasters which hit hardest at the poorest countries and communities. And on present trends, as more migrants crowd into slums and shanty towns in Asia-Pacific cities, whole communities are likely to see their homes and livelihoods shattered or washed away by the wilder forces of nature. This edition of the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report, looks at the extent and impact of natural disasters across the region and how these intersect with poverty, inequality and the effects of violent conflict. But it also shows how scientific and other advances have increased the potential for building disaster resilience and ensuring that even in the most extreme circumstances people can survive disaster impacts and rebuild their communities and livelihoods. Disaster resilience is a key element of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development Goals are based on the premise of reaching absolutely everyone. When the drought is assessed, when the flood warnings are broadcast, when the tsunami siren sounds, the aim is to 'leave no one behind'. If governments are to fulfil this ambition, and protect their most vulnerable people, they will need to ground national development strategies firmly in disaster resilience. -- [back cover]
AutoresUN. ESCAP
FechaBangkok : ESCAP, 2017
Descripción
xxxi, 146 p. ills., graphs, tables
ISBN / ISSN
9789211207521 (print)
9789213622599 (e-ISBN)
2411-8141
9789213622599 (e-ISBN)
2411-8141
Número de venta17.II.F.16