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Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China

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  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)

    (East Asia Department, ADB)

  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Abstract

Disaster risk now presents one of the most serious threats to inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development. In the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the incidence of natural disasters—particularly water-related disasters—are on the rise, resulting in an increased exposure to and vulnerability of the population to disasters. Coupled with anticipated increases in the frequency and intensity of weather-related events due to climate change, the PRC’s population is at heightened risk. This review focuses on waterrelated disasters, including identification of underlying causes, current management and policies to reduce risk, and opportunities for strengthening integrated disaster risk management in the PRC.

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  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) & Asian Development Bank (ADB) & Asian Development Bank (ADB) & Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2015. "Water-Related Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in the People's Republic of China," ADB Reports RPT157747, Asian Development Bank (ADB).
    • Handle: RePEc:asd:wpaper:rpt157747
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    1. Janice Ying-en Ho & Emily Ying Yang Chan & Holly Ching Yu Lam & May Pui Shan Yeung & Carol Ka Po Wong & Tony Ka Chun Yung, 2019. "Is “Perceived Water Insecurity” Associated with Disaster Risk Perception, Preparedness Attitudes, and Coping Ability in Rural China? (A Health-EDRM Pilot Study)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-10, April.
    2. Hui Zhang & Jiong Cheng & Zhifeng Wu & Cheng Li & Jun Qin & Tong Liu, 2018. "Effects of Impervious Surface on the Spatial Distribution of Urban Waterlogging Risk Spots at Multiple Scales in Guangzhou, South China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(5), pages 1-20, May.

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