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5th World Congress on Disaster Management: Volume I: Disaster Risk Management
5th World Congress on Disaster Management: Volume I: Disaster Risk Management
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The World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) is a global conference that brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss disaster risk management, enhance understanding of risks, and advance actions for reducing risks and building resilience. The fifth WCDM focused on three critical issues: technology, finance, and capacity, and was attended by over 2500 participants from around the world, despite the pandemic.
Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) serves as a pivotal platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the globe to engage in comprehensive discussions on diverse and challenging aspects of disaster risk management. By fostering a collaborative environment, the congress aims to enhance understanding of risks, promote innovative actions for risk reduction, and strengthen resilience to disasters.
The fifth edition of the WCDM specifically delves into three critical issues that pose the utmost challenges and offer the greatest potential for building resilience to disasters. These issues are technology, finance, and capacity.
WCDM has emerged as the largest global conference on disaster management outside the United Nations (UN) framework. Despite the ongoing prevalence of the pandemic, the fifth WCDM witnessed the participation of over 2500 scientists, professionals, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world. This remarkable turnout underscores the significance and urgency of addressing disaster management challenges on a global scale.
The congress provides a forum for experts to share their insights, exchange knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to address the multifaceted aspects of disaster risk management. Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, participants explore the latest trends, technologies, and practices in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Furthermore, the WCDM serves as a platform for policymakers to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborate on developing effective policies and strategies to address disaster risks. By fostering international cooperation and sharing best practices, the congress aims to strengthen the global response to disasters and promote sustainable development.
In conclusion, the World Congress on Disaster Management plays a crucial role in advancing disaster risk management and building resilience to disasters. By bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders, the congress promotes knowledge sharing, fosters collaboration, and drives innovative solutions to address the complex challenges posed by natural disasters and other emergencies.
Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032355429
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