Ebook: Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh

This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academicians from different universities undertaking DRR higher education programs, and the editors’ own knowledge and experience in the field. Special emphasis is given to analyzing field experiences from academic perspectives, and to highlighting key issues and the policy relevance of disaster risk reduction.

The book has three parts: Part I provides the outline and basics of DRR, with examples from a global review and from national policies and priorities. Part II covers seven different hazards in Bangladesh, focusing on both shocks and stresses. Part III provides examples of approaches and issues of DRR practices.

The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies. The book will provide them with a good idea of the current trend of research in the field and will furnish basic knowledge on this important topic in Bangladesh. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply collective knowledge to policy and decision making.

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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academicians from different universities undertaking DRR higher education programs, and the editors’ own knowledge and experience in the field. Special emphasis is given to analyzing field experiences from academic perspectives, and to highlighting key issues and the policy relevance of disaster risk reduction.

The book has three parts: Part I provides the outline and basics of DRR, with examples from a global review and from national policies and priorities. Part II covers seven different hazards in Bangladesh, focusing on both shocks and stresses. Part III provides examples of approaches and issues of DRR practices.

The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies. The book will provide them with a good idea of the current trend of research in the field and will furnish basic knowledge on this important topic in Bangladesh. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply collective knowledge to policy and decision making.

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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academicians from different universities undertaking DRR higher education programs, and the editors’ own knowledge and experience in the field. Special emphasis is given to analyzing field experiences from academic perspectives, and to highlighting key issues and the policy relevance of disaster risk reduction.

The book has three parts: Part I provides the outline and basics of DRR, with examples from a global review and from national policies and priorities. Part II covers seven different hazards in Bangladesh, focusing on both shocks and stresses. Part III provides examples of approaches and issues of DRR practices.

The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies. The book will provide them with a good idea of the current trend of research in the field and will furnish basic knowledge on this important topic in Bangladesh. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply collective knowledge to policy and decision making.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Disaster, Risk and Evolution of the Concept....Pages 3-21
Understanding Vulnerability and Risks....Pages 23-43
National Perspectives of Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh....Pages 45-62
Front Matter....Pages 63-63
Flood Risks and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 65-90
Cyclone and Tornado Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 91-102
Earthquake Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 103-130
Drought Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 131-164
Landslide and Flashflood in Bangladesh....Pages 165-189
Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh: Contemporary Alarm and Future Strategy....Pages 191-216
Sea-Level Rise Along the Coast of Bangladesh....Pages 217-231
Front Matter....Pages 233-233
Urban Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 235-257
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 259-279
Crop Insurance as Risk Management Strategy in Bangladesh....Pages 281-305
Disaster Education in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges....Pages 307-330
Disaster Risk Reduction Investment and Reduction of Response Cost in Bangladesh....Pages 331-341
Gender and Social Exclusion Analysis in Disaster Risk Management....Pages 343-363
Back Matter....Pages 365-366

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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a consultative workshop with academicians from different universities undertaking DRR higher education programs, and the editors’ own knowledge and experience in the field. Special emphasis is given to analyzing field experiences from academic perspectives, and to highlighting key issues and the policy relevance of disaster risk reduction.

The book has three parts: Part I provides the outline and basics of DRR, with examples from a global review and from national policies and priorities. Part II covers seven different hazards in Bangladesh, focusing on both shocks and stresses. Part III provides examples of approaches and issues of DRR practices.

The primary target groups for this book are students and researchers in the fields of environment, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies. The book will provide them with a good idea of the current trend of research in the field and will furnish basic knowledge on this important topic in Bangladesh. Another target group comprises practitioners and policy makers, who will be able to apply collective knowledge to policy and decision making.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Disaster, Risk and Evolution of the Concept....Pages 3-21
Understanding Vulnerability and Risks....Pages 23-43
National Perspectives of Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladesh....Pages 45-62
Front Matter....Pages 63-63
Flood Risks and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 65-90
Cyclone and Tornado Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 91-102
Earthquake Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 103-130
Drought Risk and Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 131-164
Landslide and Flashflood in Bangladesh....Pages 165-189
Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh: Contemporary Alarm and Future Strategy....Pages 191-216
Sea-Level Rise Along the Coast of Bangladesh....Pages 217-231
Front Matter....Pages 233-233
Urban Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 235-257
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Approaches in Bangladesh....Pages 259-279
Crop Insurance as Risk Management Strategy in Bangladesh....Pages 281-305
Disaster Education in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges....Pages 307-330
Disaster Risk Reduction Investment and Reduction of Response Cost in Bangladesh....Pages 331-341
Gender and Social Exclusion Analysis in Disaster Risk Management....Pages 343-363
Back Matter....Pages 365-366
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