– Proposes long-term planning models that align disaster management with "green growth" and sustainable development goals. Key Concepts Covered
– Introduces basic concepts of hydro-meteorological disasters, including their atmospheric and hydrological origins. Hydro-Meteorological Extremes and Disasters (Di...
The book addresses a wide range of extreme events and their systemic impacts: – Proposes long-term planning models that align disaster
Examination of prolonged droughts and their subsequent effects on fire weather and agricultural food production. Hydro-Meteorological Extremes and Disasters (Di...
– Focuses on assessing exposure and identifying the socio-economic vulnerabilities of local communities and ecosystems.
Coverage of tropical cyclones (typhoons/hurricanes), heatwaves, cold spells, and convective storms.
The text is organized into four distinct parts to provide a holistic view of modern disaster management: