Risk wise

This book is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and prevention strategies.

A fully illustrated, 200-page book, Risk Wise offers perspectives, case studies and analysis on disaster risk reduction and mitigation in light of the increasing threat of natural disasters. It brings together the knowledge and experiences of public and private organisations working toward disaster preparedness and mitigation at local, national and international levels.

The book received full support from over 60 public institutions including four separate UN Agencies (UNISDR, UNESCO, UNEP and UNOSAT), and was granted the status of partner publication to IDRC 2008.

It has been published in August 2008 for launch at the International and Risk Conference (IDRC Davos 2008).