Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risks

The book presents a collection of papers under the theme of multi-hazard early warning and disaster risks, selected from the International Symposium on Tsunami and Multi-Hazard Risks, Early Warning and Community Awareness in supporting implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The conference aimed to promote collaboration among academia, research institutions, and disaster management offices and further encouraged multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral interaction. The book highlights the need to invest in, develop, maintain, and strengthen people-centered, end-to-end early warning systems, promote the application of simple and low-cost early warning equipment and facilities, and broaden the dissemination channels for early warning information. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing cascading hazards and linking tsunami early warning to a multi-hazard environment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 892 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book presents a comprehensive collection of papers, curated under the theme of multi-hazard early warning and disaster risks. These papers were selected from the presentations made at the International Symposium on Tsunami and Multi-Hazard Risks, Early Warning and Community Awareness, which served as a platform to support the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The conference's primary objective was to acknowledge the achievements made thus far in disaster risk reduction and to highlight the areas that require further attention.

The symposium promoted collaboration among academia, research institutions, and disaster management offices, fostering multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral interaction. This collaborative approach is crucial in addressing the complex challenges posed by natural disasters.

A significant focus of the symposium was multi-hazard early warning. During the negotiations for the Sendai Framework, countries and partners emphasized the importance of investing in, developing, maintaining, and strengthening people-centered, end-to-end early warning systems. They also called for promoting the application of simple and low-cost early warning equipment and facilities, as well as expanding the dissemination channels for early warning information to facilitate timely action.

Countries further emphasized the need for the further development and investment in effective, nationally compatible, regional multi-hazard early warning mechanisms. Recognizing the urgency of this requirement, the global Target (g) of the Sendai Framework was adopted, aiming to "substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to the people by 2030."

Overall, the International Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction provided a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing experiences, and fostering partnerships. It highlighted the progress made in disaster risk reduction, while also identifying the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By working together, academia, research institutions, and disaster management offices can contribute to building resilient communities and reducing the impact of natural disasters.

Weight: 1655g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030730055
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021