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Not If but When: Adapting to Natural Hazards in the Pacific Islands Region - A Policy Note / Sofia, Bettencourt |
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2006. |
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46 leaves; 28 cm. |
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Pacific Island communities are particularly vulnerable to natural disasters - ranging from tropical cyclones, drought, floods, storm surges and tsunamis. |
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Each year, these events result in significant loss of life, the destruction of homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods and the reversal of hard-won economic gains. |
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Recently, deadly tsunami and earthquake events in the Indian Ocean region have focused the attention of the world community, |
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particularly those living in small islands and coastal regions, to the need for greater vigilance in disaster prevention and preparedness... |
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As a short-term objective, the Policy Note aims to review the disaster trends and lessons learned from pilot risk management of natural hazards initiatives, |
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and recommend a strategic way forward. Particular attention is paid to Incentives, Institutions, and Instruments |
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