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Definition(s)

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, droughts and cyclones, through an ethic of prevention. (Source: UNISDR)

Hierarchy

Related terms:
contingency planning
risk reduction
DRR

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