Extreme Natural Events: Sustainable Solutions for Developing Countries

Unnikrishnan, A.S.; Tangang, Fredolin; Durrheim, Raymond J.

This book presents the challenges of developing countries to understand and manage the risks of extreme natural events. In the seventeen chapters presented, it brings together scientific communities from Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Venezuela to share their expertise in different aspects of managing extreme natural events, particularly those related to climate. It discusses how adaptation to these extreme natural events must be an integral part of national policy of the developing countries dealing with disaster mitigation and management.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-10-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811925108

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2511-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 455