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Environmental Risks between Conceptualization and Action
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Abstract Changes in the contemporary world materialized in particular through population growth and mobility, urbanization, and economic expansion also result in an increased exposure of people and assets to extreme events and impose, implicitly, adequate management of induced risks. The occurrence of natura... view more
Changes in the contemporary world materialized in particular through population growth and mobility, urbanization, and economic expansion also result in an increased exposure of people and assets to extreme events and impose, implicitly, adequate management of induced risks. The occurrence of natural and anthropogenic risk phenomena, known as hazards, puts a heavy tribute on disaster-sensitive human communities regardless of their level of development. The magnitude of the disasters and their increasing frequency and severity imply the need for their approach by the entire world community and for global action. Knowledge of risks becomes a sine qua condition in carrying out impact studies, risk prevention plans, spatial planning plans, and, in general, a condition for effective management of natural resources or sustainable development projects.... view less
Keywords
risk management; vulnerability; prevention; climate change; environmental policy; sustainable development; environmental pollution; natural disaster
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Free Keywords
risks analysis; vulnerability assessment; exposure; natural hazards; anthropogenic hazards
Collection Title
Environmental Risks
Editor
Mihai, Florin-Constantin; Grozavu, Adrian
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Publisher
InTech Open
City
London
Page/Pages
p. 1-12
ISBN
978-1-78984-224-1
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed