DISASTER RISK REDUCTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Author(s): Nataša Petrović, Ivan Bošnjak, Sandra NedeljkovićSubject(s): Business Economy / Management
Published by: Udruženje za upravljanje projektima - IPMA Srbija
Keywords: disaster; natural disaster; disaster risk; disaster risk reduction; sustainable development; sustainable development goals
Summary/Abstract: Our civilization is witnessing the devastating power of natural disasters all over the world. Unfortunately, it is evident that the number and intensity of disasters increased over time. Consequently, grate number of victims and material damage force the countries and regions to invest in development of mechanisms for forecast and responce to disasters, and also of the systems for disaster risk reduction. At present, large number of projects are being developed in order to define the influence of present and future disaster and natural disaster risks and the adequate response to their harmfully effects on human development and environmental assets. This paper is intended to support the growing body of research that attempts to encourage knowledge sharing in the field of disaster preparedness and risk reduction.
Journal: European Project Management Journal
- Issue Year: 7/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 27-35
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English