Transcription of Environment and Vulnerability - GDRC
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Emerging PerspectivesEnvironment and VulnerabilityPrepared on behalf of the UN ISDR Environment and disaster Working GroupUNEP promotes environmentally sound practices globally and in its own activities. This publication is printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks and other eco- friendly practices. Our distribution policy aims to reduce UNEP s carbon for Additional Information: United Nations Environment Programme Post-Conflict and disaster Management Branch International Environment House Geneva, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 917 8448 Fax. +41 22 917 8064 Email: Web: and Layout: Rachel Dolores Cover photo: REUTERS Daniel AguilarThe invoice for our climate-changing emissions will include more droughts, floods and other natural disasters.
A disaster is a function of the risk process. It results from the combination of hazards, conditions of vulnerability and insufficient capacity or measures to reduce the potential negative consequences of risk. Disaster risk reduction: The conceptual framework of elements considered with the
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