Description

Natural Disasters & Environmental Resilience examines the interplay between natural hazards and strategies to build sustainable resilience in vulnerable communities and ecosystems. The book explores the science behind disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and climate change, emphasizing their causes, impacts, and global distribution. It delves into the principles of disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and long-term recovery planning while highlighting the role of sustainable practices in mitigating environmental risks. With case studies from around the world, the text showcases innovative approaches to resilience, including community preparedness, resilient infrastructure design, and the integration of environmental conservation into disaster management. By bridging science, policy, and practice, this book offers insights into reducing disaster impacts while fostering ecological balance. Suitable for students, practitioners, and policymakers, Natural Disasters & Environmental Resilience is a critical resource for creating adaptive strategies to safeguard people and the planet.