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| Definition |
Multi-hazard risk assessments aim at assessing the total risk of various types of hazards happened in an area in a period of time. |
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| Concept |
Multi-hazard and risk maps are adopted for assessing the multiple risks of 11 hazards-earthquake, volcano, landside, flood, storm surge, sand-dust storm, tropical cyclone, drought, heat wave, cold wave and wildlife. |
| Rationale |
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that natural disasters can be a barrier to realizing the development goals. Earthquakes, landslides, floods, and droughts have destructive impacts on overall country macroeconomic factors and further unreasonably affect the poor and lowered groups. Therefore, it is imperative to develop multi-hazard assessments that address and map both physical and social vulnerabilities. |