– Focuses on assessing exposure and identifying the socio-economic vulnerabilities of local communities and ecosystems.

– Explores practical strategies such as building resilient infrastructure and developing robust communication systems.

The book addresses a wide range of extreme events and their systemic impacts:

Examination of prolonged droughts and their subsequent effects on fire weather and agricultural food production.

The text is organized into four distinct parts to provide a holistic view of modern disaster management:

– Proposes long-term planning models that align disaster management with "green growth" and sustainable development goals. Key Concepts Covered